2009
Yellows family
Cosmo 2009 has hex #B4AE3F and RGB 180, 174, 63. This medium, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2009
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 2009
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2009
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 671 is so near (ΔE 2.38), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2009
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2009, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 2009 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 2009
A moderately saturated, medium member of the yellows family, Cosmo 2009 is a hand-dyed floss with sunny yellow tones. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bumblebee patterns or canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2009 look like?
Cosmo 2009 is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #B4AE3F and RGB 180, 174, 63. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2009?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2009 is DMC 3819 (Moss Green light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light, 76%) and DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light, 75%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2009?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2009 are 671 (ΔE 2.38), 821 (ΔE 3.85), and 2005 (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when 2009 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2009?
Reach for Cosmo 2009 when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2009.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2009?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2009 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.