701
Yellows family
Below: Cosmo 701, a medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #F4D96A and RGB 244, 217, 106. 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 701
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 701
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 701
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 701 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 143, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.38). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 701
Cosmo threads that pair well with 701, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 701 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 701
Cosmo 701 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. The fresh and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for highlights and warm backgrounds. Expect to see it used in golden accents and stars across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 701?
Cosmo 701 is a medium-light yellow shade (hex #F4D96A, RGB 244, 217, 106) in the yellows family, commonly used for lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 701?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 701 is DMC 727 (Topaz very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 744 (Yellow pale, 86%) and DMC 745 (Yellow light pale, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 701?
The closest Cosmo threads to 701 are 143 (ΔE 2.38), 700 (ΔE 3.33), and 2004 (ΔE 5.19). These are useful substitutes when 701 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 701?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 701 for charts featuring lemon motifs, rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes. The medium-light 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 701?
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, 701 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.