Cosmo Embroidery Floss

671

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 671? It's a medium yellow shade (#B2AF50 / RGB 178, 175, 80). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#B2AF50
RGB
178, 175, 80
HSL
58°, 39%, 51%
Lab
70.0, -11.7, 48.3
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
58°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 671

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

Cosmo 671

Sullivans

Avocado Green Ultra Light 45107 85% Good
Yellow Green Light 45345 78% Approx
Moss Green Medium Light 45481 76% Approx
Parrot Green Light 45256 60% Fair
Khaki Green Light 45318 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Eve's Leaves 139 73% Approx
Tomatillo 074 68% Approx
Cottage Garden 064 57% Fair
Creeping Jenny 138 56% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 53% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 671

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

Working with Cosmo 671

On white fabric
2.3:1
On dark fabric
9.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
gold

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

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2009, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.38). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 671

Cosmo threads that pair well with 671, 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 671 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 671

Cosmo 671 is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Expect a balanced and warm look that suits daffodils, lemon motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 671?

Cosmo 671 is a medium yellow shade (hex #B2AF50, RGB 178, 175, 80) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 671?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 671 is DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3819 (Moss Green light, 79%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 77%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 671?

The closest Cosmo threads to 671 are 2009 (ΔE 2.38), 821 (ΔE 3.1), and 2005 (ΔE 5.54). These are useful substitutes when 671 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 671?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 671 for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 671?

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, 671 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.