Cosmo Embroidery Floss

681

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.

Hex
#DEE0B9
RGB
222, 224, 185
HSL
63°, 39%, 80%
Lab
88.1, -7.1, 18.9
Lightness
80%
Very light
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
63°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 681

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

Cosmo 681

Sullivans

Yellow Green Very Light 45194 74% Approx
Yellow Ultra Pale 45420 73% Approx
Off White 45187 68% Approx
Cream 45165 68% Approx
Ecru 45000 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Baby Chick 002 83% Good
Summer Spray 088 69% Approx
Lemon Lime 019 65% Approx
Peach Sherbet 023 50% Fair
Magnolia Blossom 168 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 681

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

Working with Cosmo 681

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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.

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 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.