Cosmo Embroidery Floss

718

Yellows family

Below: Cosmo 718, a dark, muted yellow shade with hex #443E2B and RGB 68, 62, 43. 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.

Hex
#443E2B
RGB
68, 62, 43
HSL
46°, 23%, 22%
Lab
26.3, -0.9, 12.6
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
23%
Neutral
Hue
46°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 718

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

Cosmo 718

Sullivans

Brown Grey Dark 45395 88% Good
Avocado Green Very Dark 45278 67% Approx
Khaki Green Dark 45316 63% Fair
Green Grey Dark 45331 62% Fair
Avocado Green Dark 45277 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Balsam Fir 157 75% Approx
Camouflage 063 72% Approx
Steamed Broccoli 181 63% Fair
Spinach 029 62% Fair
English Ivy 179 53% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 718

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

Working with Cosmo 718

On white fabric
10.7:1
On dark fabric
2:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 369 is so near (ΔE 2.3), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 718

Cosmo threads that pair well with 718, 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 718 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 718

Cosmo 718 is a dark, muted shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The bold and brooding mood of this color makes it a natural fit for honey themes and wheat fields. Expect to see it used in daffodils and lemon motifs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 718 look like?

Cosmo 718 is a dark shade in the yellows family with hex #443E2B and RGB 68, 62, 43. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 718?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 718 is DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 68%) and DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 65%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 718?

The closest Cosmo threads to 718 are 369 (ΔE 2.3), 370 (ΔE 3.95), and 2041 (ΔE 4.49). These are useful substitutes when 718 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 718?

Reach for Cosmo 718 when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 718.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 718?

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, 718 has a contrast ratio of about 10.7:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.