Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#818751
RGB
129, 135, 81
HSL
67°, 25%, 42%
Lab
54.6, -11.1, 28.3
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
25%
Muted
Hue
67°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 684

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

Cosmo 684

Sullivans

Pine Green 45350 84% Good
Avocado Green Very Light 45106 79% Approx
Green Grey 45333 73% Approx
Forest Green 45310 69% Approx
Green Grey Medium 45332 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Jolly Holly 159 78% Approx
Weeping Willow 162 78% Approx
Wasabi 113 62% Fair
Onion Skin 175 60% Fair
Poblano Pepper 069 58% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 684

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

Working with Cosmo 684

On white fabric
3.8:1
On dark fabric
5.5:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
khaki

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.

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 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.