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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 718
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 718
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
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.
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.