Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2012

Yellows family

Need details on Cosmo 2012? This medium-dark, muted yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #75784D, RGB 117, 120, 77. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#75784D
RGB
117, 120, 77
HSL
64°, 22%, 39%
Lab
49.2, -8.5, 23.3
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
64°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2012

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

Cosmo 2012

Sullivans

Green Grey Medium 45332 94% Good
Pine Green 45350 85% Good
Brown Grey Medium 45320 72% Approx
Avocado Green Very Light 45106 69% Approx
Yellow Green Medium 45344 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Poblano Pepper 069 67% Approx
Weeping Willow 162 63% Fair
Cocoa Bean 172 58% Fair
Barrel Cactus 031 56% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2012

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

Working with Cosmo 2012

On white fabric
4.6:1
On dark fabric
4.6:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2012

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2012, 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 2012 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 2012

A medium-dark, muted entry in the yellows family, that's Cosmo 2012 with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for bumblebee patterns and canary themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on sunflowers and highlights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2012?

Cosmo 2012 is a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #75784D, RGB 117, 120, 77) in the yellows family, commonly used for honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2012?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2012 is DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 522 (Fern Green, 73%) and DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 72%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2012?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2012 are 924 (ΔE 5.9), 684 (ΔE 5.99), and 2013 (ΔE 6.37). These are useful substitutes when 2012 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2012?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2012 for charts featuring honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs. The medium-dark 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 2012?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2012 has a contrast ratio of about 4.6:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.