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Yellows family
Below: Cosmo 681, a light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #DEE0B9 and RGB 222, 224, 185. 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 681
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 681
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 681
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 681
Cosmo threads that pair well with 681, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 681 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 681
A light, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, that's Cosmo 681 with sunny yellow tones. The easy and clean character of this shade lends itself well to stars and honey themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for wheat fields and daffodils in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 681?
Cosmo 681 is a light yellow shade (hex #DEE0B9, RGB 222, 224, 185) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 681?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 681 is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 67%) and DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 681?
The closest Cosmo threads to 681 are 682 (ΔE 4.36), 141 (ΔE 5.78), and 365 (ΔE 5.84). These are useful substitutes when 681 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 681?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 681 for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The light 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 681?
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, 681 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.