Cosmo Embroidery Floss

673

Yellows family

Need details on Cosmo 673? This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #858F37, RGB 133, 143, 55. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#858F37
RGB
133, 143, 55
HSL
67°, 44%, 39%
Lab
57.0, -16.3, 44.4
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
67°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 673

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

Cosmo 673

Sullivans

Avocado Green Very Light 45106 70% Approx
Green Grey 45333 60% Fair
Forest Green 45310 58% Fair
Pine Green 45350 55% Fair
Moss Green 45132 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Eve's Leaves 139 65% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 63% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 54% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 52% Fair
Onion Skin 175 45% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 673

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

Working with Cosmo 673

On white fabric
3.5:1
On dark fabric
6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
olive

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 673

Cosmo threads that pair well with 673, 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 673 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 673

Cosmo 673 sits in the yellows family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with lemon-toned tones. With a rich and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring canary themes and sunflowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 673 — what color is it?

Cosmo 673 is a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #858F37, RGB 133, 143, 55). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 673?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 673 is DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 64%) and DMC 581 (Moss Green, 64%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 673?

The closest Cosmo threads to 673 are 823 (ΔE 6.34), 684 (ΔE 6.55), and 2631 (ΔE 7.14). These are useful substitutes when 673 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 673 good for?

Cosmo 673 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 673.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 673?

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, 673 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.