674
Yellows family
Below: Cosmo 674, a medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #666D2D and RGB 102, 109, 45. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 674
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 674
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 674
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2013, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.93). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 674
Cosmo threads that pair well with 674, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 674 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 674
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, that's Cosmo 674 with lemon-toned tones. The steady and deep character of this shade lends itself well to bumblebee patterns and canary themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for sunflowers and highlights in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 674?
Cosmo 674 is a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #666D2D, RGB 102, 109, 45) in the yellows family, commonly used for honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 674?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 674 is DMC 470 (Avocado Green light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 75%) and DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 674?
The closest Cosmo threads to 674 are 2013 (ΔE 1.93), 825 (ΔE 3.69), and 685 (ΔE 5.09). These are useful substitutes when 674 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 674?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 674 for charts featuring honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs. The medium-dark 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 674?
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, 674 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.