Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#D8E266
RGB
216, 226, 102
HSL
65°, 68%, 64%
Lab
87.0, -20.0, 58.4
Lightness
64%
Light
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
65°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2007

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 2007

Sullivans

Moss Green Light 45416 79% Approx
Moss Green Very Light 45480 73% Approx
Topaz Very Light 45172 69% Approx
Lemon Light 45100 66% Approx
Golden Yellow Very Light 45336 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 34% Fair
Baby Chick 002 29% Fair
Crushed Pineapple 052 27% Fair
Peach Sherbet 023 23% Fair
Tomatillo 074 20% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2007

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Cosmo 2007

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
yellow

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.