Cosmo Embroidery Floss

629

Yellows family

Below: Cosmo 629, a medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #CED78E and RGB 206, 215, 142. 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
#CED78E
RGB
206, 215, 142
HSL
67°, 48%, 70%
Lab
83.8, -14.4, 35.1
Lightness
70%
Light
Saturation
48%
Muted
Hue
67°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 629

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

Cosmo 629

Sullivans

Yellow Green Very Light 45194 73% Approx
Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 65% Approx
Moss Green Very Light 45480 62% Fair
Golden Yellow Very Light 45336 59% Fair
Yellow Green Light 45345 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 71% Approx
Baby Chick 002 60% Fair
Tomatillo 074 43% Fair
Peach Sherbet 023 43% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 42% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 629

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

Cosmo 629
Cosmo 116 Near identical ΔE 1.88 Cosmo 323 Very close ΔE 3.34 Cosmo 682 Very close ΔE 4.47 Cosmo 820 Very close ΔE 4.47 Cosmo 630A Very close ΔE 4.51 Cosmo 2323 Close ΔE 5.36 Cosmo 269 Noticeable ΔE 6.41 Cosmo 117 Noticeable ΔE 7.7

Working with Cosmo 629

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
13.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 629 sits a hair from Cosmo 116 (ΔE 1.88) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 629

Cosmo threads that pair well with 629, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
629
522 Cosmo 522
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
629
333 Cosmo 333 572 Cosmo 572
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
629
2022 Cosmo 2022 112 Cosmo 112
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
629
686 Cosmo 686 674 Cosmo 674 683 Cosmo 683

Yellows Family

Cosmo 629 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

629 629 629 682 682 682 700 700 700 143 143 143 116 116 116 299 299 299 701 701 701 820 820 820 2299 2299 2299 2007 2007 2007 300 300 300

About Cosmo 629

Meet Cosmo 629 — a moderately saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The easygoing and clear character of this shade lends itself well to wheat fields and daffodils. Stitchers frequently choose it for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 629 — what color is it?

Cosmo 629 is a medium-light yellow thread (hex #CED78E, RGB 206, 215, 142). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 629?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 629 is DMC 15 (Apple Green) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green, 86%) and DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 79%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 629?

The closest Cosmo threads to 629 are 116 (ΔE 1.88), 323 (ΔE 3.34), and 682 (ΔE 4.47). These are useful substitutes when 629 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 629 good for?

Cosmo 629 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. 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 629.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 629?

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, 629 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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