Cosmo Embroidery Floss

676

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 676? It's a dark yellow shade (#4A4F2B / RGB 74, 79, 43). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#4A4F2B
RGB
74, 79, 43
HSL
68°, 30%, 24%
Lab
32.3, -8.5, 20.6
Lightness
24%
Dark
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
68°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 676

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

Cosmo 676

Sullivans

Avocado Green 45104 83% Good
Pine Green Dark 45348 81% Good
Avocado Green Medium 45279 75% Approx
Hunter Green 45343 75% Approx
Green Grey Dark 45331 72% Approx

Crescent Colours

Steamed Broccoli 181 83% Good
English Ivy 179 70% Approx
Bean Sprout 184 65% Approx
Desert Mesquite 066 65% Approx
Hickory Sticks 166 62% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 676

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

Working with Cosmo 676

On white fabric
8.6:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

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

Cosmo 676 sits a hair from Cosmo 686 (ΔE 1.74) — 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 676

Cosmo threads that pair well with 676, 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 676 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 676

Meet Cosmo 676 — a muted, dark hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The shade reads as dramatic and quiet — 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 676 — what color is it?

Cosmo 676 is a dark yellow thread (hex #4A4F2B, RGB 74, 79, 43). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 676?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 676 is DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 937 (Avocado Green medium, 82%) and DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 81%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 676?

The closest Cosmo threads to 676 are 686 (ΔE 1.74), 826 (ΔE 3.58), and 925 (ΔE 5.05). These are useful substitutes when 676 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 676 good for?

Cosmo 676 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 676.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 676?

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, 676 has a contrast ratio of about 8.6:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.