771
Yellows family
Cosmo 771 is a medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #C8B060 and RGB values 200, 176, 96. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 771
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 Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 771
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 771
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 771
Cosmo threads that pair well with 771, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 771 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 771
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, that's Cosmo 771 with warm gold tones. Its steady and approachable presence shines in stars and honey themes alike. Pull this thread for wheat fields or daffodils when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 771?
Cosmo 771 is a medium-light yellow shade (hex #C8B060, RGB 200, 176, 96) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 771?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 771 is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 80%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 771?
The closest Cosmo threads to 771 are 2005 (ΔE 4.55), 821 (ΔE 4.71), and 2006 (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 771 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 771?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 771 for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. 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 771?
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, 771 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.