702
Yellows family
Cosmo 702 is a medium-light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex code #EBC546 and RGB values 235, 197, 70. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 702
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 702
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 702
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Cosmo 702 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 702
Cosmo threads that pair well with 702, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 702 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 702
A highly saturated, medium-light member of the yellows family, Cosmo 702 is a hand-dyed floss with warm gold tones. Its balanced and lively presence shines in warm backgrounds and golden accents alike. Pull this thread for stars or honey themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 702 look like?
Cosmo 702 is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #EBC546 and RGB 235, 197, 70. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 702?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 702 is DMC 3822 (Straw light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 18 (Yellow Plum, 81%) and DMC 726 (Topaz light, 80%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 702?
The closest Cosmo threads to 702 are 302 (ΔE 4.83), 144A (ΔE 4.93), and 2004 (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 702 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 702?
Reach for Cosmo 702 when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 702.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 702?
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, 702 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.