684
Yellows family
Cosmo 684 has hex #818751 and RGB 129, 135, 81. This medium, muted yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 684
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 684
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 684
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 684
Cosmo threads that pair well with 684, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 684 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 684
Cosmo 684 is a medium, muted shade from the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. It has a steady and quiet feel that suits daffodils and lemon motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 684?
Cosmo 684 is a medium yellow shade (hex #818751, RGB 129, 135, 81) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 684?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 684 is DMC 3364 (Pine Green) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3347 (Yellow Green medium, 71%) and DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 684?
The closest Cosmo threads to 684 are 2012 (ΔE 5.99), 673 (ΔE 6.55), and 823 (ΔE 6.91). These are useful substitutes when 684 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 684?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 684 for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The medium 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 684?
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, 684 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.