Cosmo Embroidery Floss

682

Yellows family

Cosmo 682 is a light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #D2D5A1 and RGB values 210, 213, 161. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#D2D5A1
RGB
210, 213, 161
HSL
63°, 38%, 73%
Lab
83.9, -9.4, 25.4
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
63°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 682

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

Cosmo 682

Sullivans

Yellow Green Very Light 45194 76% Approx
Pistachio Green Very Light 45082 72% Approx
Yellow Beige Light 45330 59% Fair
Yellow Light Pale 45186 58% Fair
Yellow Ultra Pale 45420 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 82% Good
Baby Chick 002 80% Good
Summer Spray 088 57% Fair
Peach Sherbet 023 55% Fair
Dandelion Stem 119 51% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 682

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

Working with Cosmo 682

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
13.8:1
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 682

Cosmo threads that pair well with 682, 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 682 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 682

Cosmo 682 is a light, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a soft and gentle presence to projects featuring honey themes or wheat fields. Look for it in charts that feature daffodils or lemon motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 682 look like?

Cosmo 682 is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #D2D5A1 and RGB 210, 213, 161. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 682?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 682 is DMC 14 (Pale Apple Green) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 369 (Pistachio Green very light, 77%) and DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 71%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 682?

The closest Cosmo threads to 682 are 681 (ΔE 4.36), 629 (ΔE 4.47), and 116 (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 682 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 682?

Reach for Cosmo 682 when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 682.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 682?

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, 682 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.