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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2012
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 2012
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2012
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.
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.