686
Yellows family
Below: Cosmo 686, a dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #4A4C26 and RGB 74, 76, 38. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 686
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 686
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 686
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 686 sits a hair from Cosmo 676 (ΔE 1.74) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 686
Cosmo threads that pair well with 686, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 686 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 686
Cosmo 686 sits in the yellows family as a dark, moderately saturated shade with sunny yellow tones. The strong and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. Expect to see it used in canary themes and sunflowers across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 686 — what color is it?
Cosmo 686 is a dark yellow thread (hex #4A4C26, RGB 74, 76, 38). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 686?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 686 is DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 84%) and DMC 937 (Avocado Green medium, 75%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 686?
The closest Cosmo threads to 686 are 676 (ΔE 1.74), 826 (ΔE 2.86), and 2014 (ΔE 6.17). These are useful substitutes when 686 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 686 good for?
Cosmo 686 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 686.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 686?
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, 686 has a contrast ratio of about 8.9:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.