Cosmo Embroidery Floss

700

Yellows family

Need details on Cosmo 700? This light, highly saturated yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #F6E47B, RGB 246, 228, 123. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#F6E47B
RGB
246, 228, 123
HSL
51°, 87%, 72%
Lab
90.1, -7.2, 53.0
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
87%
Vivid
Hue
51°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 700

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

Cosmo 700

Sullivans

Topaz Very Light 45172 84% Good
Moss Green Very Light 45480 80% Good
Yellow Pale 45185 72% Approx
Golden Yellow Very Light 45336 71% Approx
Yellow Light Pale 45186 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Crushed Pineapple 052 47% Fair
Peach Sherbet 023 44% Fair
Baby Chick 002 39% Fair
Tufted Yellow 122 35% Fair
Summer Spray 088 33% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 700

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

Working with Cosmo 700

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.3:1
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.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Cosmo 700 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 700 sits a hair from Cosmo 143 (ΔE 1.42) — 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 700

Cosmo threads that pair well with 700, 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 700 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 700

Meet Cosmo 700 — a highly saturated, light hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and clear, perfect for sunflowers and highlights. It blends comfortably into projects centered on warm backgrounds and golden accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 700 — what color is it?

Cosmo 700 is a light yellow thread (hex #F6E47B, RGB 246, 228, 123). It shows up most in daffodils and lemon motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 700?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 700 is DMC 727 (Topaz very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 82%) and DMC 744 (Yellow pale, 78%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 700?

The closest Cosmo threads to 700 are 143 (ΔE 1.42), 298 (ΔE 3.29), and 701 (ΔE 3.33). These are useful substitutes when 700 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 700 good for?

Cosmo 700 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 700.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 700?

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, 700 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.