Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2010

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 2010? It's a medium-light yellow shade (#CCDE52 / RGB 204, 222, 82). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#CCDE52
RGB
204, 222, 82
HSL
68°, 68%, 60%
Lab
84.8, -24.3, 64.3
Lightness
60%
Medium
Saturation
68%
Rich
Hue
68°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2010

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

Cosmo 2010

Sullivans

Moss Green Light 45416 77% Approx
Moss Green Very Light 45480 64% Fair
Topaz Very Light 45172 57% Fair
Lemon Light 45100 55% Fair
Lemon 45051 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 30% Fair
Baby Chick 002 21% Fair
Crushed Pineapple 052 20% Fair
Eve's Leaves 139 19% Fair
Tomatillo 074 19% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2010

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

Working with Cosmo 2010

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.1:1
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.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 2007 is so near (ΔE 2.52), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2010

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2010, 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 2010 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 2010

A vivid, medium-light member of the yellows family, Cosmo 2010 is a hand-dyed floss with lemon-toned tones. The shade reads as balanced and lively — a go-to choice for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It also turns up in patterns built around bumblebee patterns and canary themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2010 look like?

Cosmo 2010 is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #CCDE52 and RGB 204, 222, 82. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2010?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2010 is DMC 165 (Moss Green very light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 445 (Lemon light, 63%) and DMC 15 (Apple Green, 62%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2010?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2010 are 2007 (ΔE 2.52), 269 (ΔE 4.84), and 2008 (ΔE 5.11). These are useful substitutes when 2010 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2010?

Reach for Cosmo 2010 when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2010.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2010?

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, 2010 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.