Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2008

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 2008? It's a medium-light yellow shade (#E3E73F / RGB 227, 231, 63). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#E3E73F
RGB
227, 231, 63
HSL
61°, 78%, 58%
Lab
88.8, -20.3, 75.8
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
78%
Rich
Hue
61°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2008

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

Cosmo 2008

Sullivans

Lemon 45051 78% Approx
Moss Green Light 45416 74% Approx
Topaz Very Light 45172 65% Approx
Moss Green Very Light 45480 63% Fair
Lemon Light 45100 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Crushed Pineapple 052 18% Fair
Lemon Lime 019 14% Fair
Baby Chick 002 12% Fair
Peach Sherbet 023 11% Fair
Eve's Leaves 139 6% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2008

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

Working with Cosmo 2008

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
15.8:1
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

Cosmo 2008 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2008

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2008, 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 2008 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 2008

Cosmo 2008 is a medium-light, vivid shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits daffodils, lemon motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2008?

Cosmo 2008 is a medium-light yellow shade (hex #E3E73F, RGB 227, 231, 63) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2008?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2008 is DMC 445 (Lemon light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 307 (Lemon, 60%) and DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 56%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2008?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2008 are 2299 (ΔE 3.24), 300 (ΔE 4.4), and 2007 (ΔE 4.91). These are useful substitutes when 2008 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2008?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2008 for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2008?

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, 2008 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 15.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.