301
Yellows family
Need details on Cosmo 301? This medium-light, highly saturated yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #FBE339, RGB 251, 227, 57. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 301
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 301
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 301
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 301 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 3299, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.68). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 301
Cosmo threads that pair well with 301, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 301 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 301
Cosmo 301 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. With a fresh and confident quality, this thread works beautifully in highlights and warm backgrounds. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring golden accents and stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 301?
Cosmo 301 is a medium-light yellow shade (hex #FBE339, RGB 251, 227, 57) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 301?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 301 is DMC 307 (Lemon) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 74%) and DMC 726 (Topaz light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 301?
The closest Cosmo threads to 301 are 3299 (ΔE 1.68), 300 (ΔE 3.05), and 2301 (ΔE 3.46). These are useful substitutes when 301 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 301?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 301 for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The medium-light 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 301?
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, 301 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.