298
Yellows family
Need details on Cosmo 298? This light, highly saturated yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #FBF183, RGB 251, 241, 131. 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 298
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 298
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 298
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 298 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Cosmo 2297 is so near (ΔE 1.42), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 298
Cosmo threads that pair well with 298, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 298 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 298
A highly saturated, light member of the yellows family, Cosmo 298 is a hand-dyed floss with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and lively, perfect for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 298 look like?
Cosmo 298 is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #FBF183 and RGB 251, 241, 131. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 298?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 298 is DMC 445 (Lemon light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 79%) and DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 75%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 298?
The closest Cosmo threads to 298 are 2297 (ΔE 1.42), 299 (ΔE 2.07), and 700 (ΔE 3.29). These are useful substitutes when 298 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 298?
Reach for Cosmo 298 when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 298.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 298?
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, 298 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 18:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.