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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 366
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 366
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 366
Cosmo threads that pair well with 366, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.