Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2041

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 2041? It's a medium-dark yellow shade (#474639 / RGB 71, 70, 57). 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
#474639
RGB
71, 70, 57
HSL
56°, 11%, 25%
Lab
29.5, -2.2, 8.0
Lightness
25%
Dark
Saturation
11%
Neutral
Hue
56°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2041

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

Cosmo 2041

Sullivans

Brown Grey Dark 45395 87% Good
Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 68% Approx
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 64% Fair
Pine Green Dark 45348 59% Fair
Avocado Green Very Dark 45278 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Balsam Fir 157 97% Excellent
Camouflage 063 78% Approx
Spinach 029 76% Approx
Steamed Broccoli 181 69% Approx
Desert Mesquite 066 64% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2041

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

Working with Cosmo 2041

On white fabric
9.5:1
On dark fabric
2.2:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 2041 sits a hair from Cosmo 369 (ΔE 2.28) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2041

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2041, 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 2041 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 2041

Meet Cosmo 2041 — a subdued, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as somber and rich — a go-to choice for sunflowers and highlights. It also turns up in patterns built around warm backgrounds and golden accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2041 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2041 is a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #474639, RGB 71, 70, 57). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2041?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2041 is DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 77%) and DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 71%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2041?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2041 are 369 (ΔE 2.28), 718 (ΔE 4.49), and 894 (ΔE 7.28). These are useful substitutes when 2041 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2041 good for?

Cosmo 2041 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2041.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2041?

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, 2041 has a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.