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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 700
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 700
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
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.
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.
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.