2299
Yellows family
Cosmo 2299 has hex #F6F054 and RGB 246, 240, 84. This medium-light, highly saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2299
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 2299
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2299
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Cosmo 2299 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Cosmo 300 is so near (ΔE 2.01), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2299
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2299, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 2299 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 2299
Cosmo 2299 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. It has a balanced and lively feel that suits canary themes and sunflowers particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with highlights or warm backgrounds for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2299 look like?
Cosmo 2299 is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #F6F054 and RGB 246, 240, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2299?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2299 is DMC 445 (Lemon light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 66%) and DMC 307 (Lemon, 66%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2299?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2299 are 300 (ΔE 2.01), 299 (ΔE 3.13), and 2008 (ΔE 3.24). These are useful substitutes when 2299 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2299?
Reach for Cosmo 2299 when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2299.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2299?
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, 2299 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.