Cosmo Embroidery Floss

3299

Yellows family

Below: Cosmo 3299, a medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #F8E524 and RGB 248, 229, 36. 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.

Hex
#F8E524
RGB
248, 229, 36
HSL
55°, 94%, 56%
Lab
89.9, -11.4, 84.6
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
94%
Vivid
Hue
55°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 3299

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 3299

Similar Cosmo Colors to 3299

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Cosmo 3299

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
yellow

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Cosmo 3299 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 301 is so near (ΔE 1.68), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 3299

Cosmo threads that pair well with 3299, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Yellows Family

Cosmo 3299 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 3299

A highly saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family, Cosmo 3299 is a hand-dyed floss with warm gold tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for bumblebee patterns and canary themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 3299 look like?

Cosmo 3299 is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #F8E524 and RGB 248, 229, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 3299?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 3299 is DMC 307 (Lemon) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 727 (Topaz very light, 66%) and DMC 726 (Topaz light, 62%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 3299?

The closest Cosmo threads to 3299 are 301 (ΔE 1.68), 300 (ΔE 2.84), and 2299 (ΔE 4.53). These are useful substitutes when 3299 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 3299?

Reach for Cosmo 3299 when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3299.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 3299?

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, 3299 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.