2007
Yellows family
Cosmo 2007 is a medium-light, vivid yellow shade with hex code #D8E266 and RGB values 216, 226, 102. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2007
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 2007
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2007
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 2007 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 2007 sits a hair from Cosmo 2010 (ΔE 2.52) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2007
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2007, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 2007 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 2007
Meet Cosmo 2007 — a vivid, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in wheat fields and daffodils alike. Pull this thread for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 2007 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2007 is a medium-light yellow thread (hex #D8E266, RGB 216, 226, 102). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2007?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2007 is DMC 445 (Lemon light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 72%) and DMC 15 (Apple Green, 68%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2007?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2007 are 2010 (ΔE 2.52), 2008 (ΔE 4.91), and 269 (ΔE 5.08). These are useful substitutes when 2007 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2007 good for?
Cosmo 2007 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2007.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2007?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2007 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.