Cosmo Embroidery Floss

366

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 366? It's a medium-light yellow shade (#B2B194 / RGB 178, 177, 148). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#B2B194
RGB
178, 177, 148
HSL
58°, 16%, 64%
Lab
71.6, -4.6, 15.0
Lightness
64%
Light
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
58°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 366

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

Cosmo 366

Sullivans

Fern Green Very Light 45120 87% Good
Beige Grey Medium 45150 71% Approx
Beaver Grey Light 45154 65% Approx
Fern Green Light 45119 61% Fair
Brown Grey Very Light 45322 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Green Onion 017 72% Approx
Dandelion Stem 119 72% Approx
Cottage Garden 064 71% Approx
Tomatillo 074 59% Fair
Lemon Lime 019 59% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 366

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

Working with Cosmo 366

On white fabric
2.2:1
On dark fabric
9.6:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
tan

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 366

Cosmo threads that pair well with 366, 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 366 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 366

Meet Cosmo 366 — a muted, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as restrained and versatile — a go-to choice for sunflowers and highlights. It also turns up in patterns built around warm backgrounds and golden accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 366 — what color is it?

Cosmo 366 is a medium-light yellow thread (hex #B2B194, RGB 178, 177, 148). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 366?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 366 is DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 69%) and DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light, 67%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 366?

The closest Cosmo threads to 366 are 890 (ΔE 6.45), 713 (ΔE 6.87), and 922 (ΔE 7.34). These are useful substitutes when 366 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 366 good for?

Cosmo 366 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. 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 366.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 366?

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 366 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.