302
Yellows family
Below: Cosmo 302, a medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #FAD532 and RGB 250, 213, 50. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 302
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 302
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 302
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 302 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Cosmo 2301 is so near (ΔE 1.4), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 302
Cosmo threads that pair well with 302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 302 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 302
A highly saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family, Cosmo 302 is a hand-dyed floss with warm gold tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to warm backgrounds and golden accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for stars and honey themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 302 look like?
Cosmo 302 is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #FAD532 and RGB 250, 213, 50. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 302?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 302 is DMC 726 (Topaz light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 973 (Canary bright, 85%) and DMC 307 (Lemon, 84%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 302?
The closest Cosmo threads to 302 are 2301 (ΔE 1.4), 301 (ΔE 4.27), and 702 (ΔE 4.83). These are useful substitutes when 302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 302?
Reach for Cosmo 302 when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 302.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 302?
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, 302 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.