2301
Yellows family
Looking up Cosmo 2301? It's a medium-light yellow shade (#FBD821 / RGB 251, 216, 33). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2301
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 2301
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2301
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 2301 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 2301 sits a hair from Cosmo 302 (ΔE 1.4) — 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 2301
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2301, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 2301 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 2301
Cosmo 2301 sits in the yellows family as a medium-light, highly saturated shade with warm gold tones. Expect a crisp and versatile look that suits golden accents, stars, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching honey themes or wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 2301 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2301 is a medium-light yellow thread (hex #FBD821, RGB 251, 216, 33). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2301?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2301 is DMC 307 (Lemon) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 973 (Canary bright, 82%) and DMC 726 (Topaz light, 81%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2301?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2301 are 302 (ΔE 1.4), 301 (ΔE 3.46), and 3299 (ΔE 4.56). These are useful substitutes when 2301 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2301 good for?
Cosmo 2301 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2301.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2301?
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, 2301 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.