Cosmo Embroidery Floss

820

Yellows family

Need details on Cosmo 820? This medium-light, vivid yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #D7D27F, RGB 215, 210, 127. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#D7D27F
RGB
215, 210, 127
HSL
57°, 52%, 67%
Lab
83.0, -10.1, 41.7
Lightness
67%
Light
Saturation
52%
Rich
Hue
57°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 820

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

Cosmo 820

Sullivans

Moss Green Very Light 45480 81% Good
Moss Green Light 45416 69% Approx
Yellow Light Pale 45186 64% Fair
Topaz Very Light 45172 62% Fair
Golden Yellow Very Light 45336 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 60% Fair
Crushed Pineapple 052 57% Fair
Baby Chick 002 57% Fair
Peach Sherbet 023 54% Fair
Tomatillo 074 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 820

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

Cosmo 820
Cosmo 629 Very close ΔE 4.47 Cosmo 116 Very close ΔE 4.94 Cosmo 700 Noticeable ΔE 6.55 Cosmo 323 Noticeable ΔE 6.71 Cosmo 2004 Noticeable ΔE 6.71 Cosmo 682 Noticeable ΔE 6.75 Cosmo 2007 Noticeable ΔE 6.84 Cosmo 142 Noticeable ΔE 6.91

Working with Cosmo 820

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 820

Cosmo threads that pair well with 820, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
820
523 Cosmo 523
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
820
333 Cosmo 333 402 Cosmo 402
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
820
2022 Cosmo 2022 499 Cosmo 499
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
820
686 Cosmo 686 825 Cosmo 825 822 Cosmo 822

Yellows Family

Cosmo 820 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

820 820 820 143 143 143 116 116 116 299 299 299 629 629 629 701 701 701 2299 2299 2299 2007 2007 2007 300 300 300 366 366 366 301 301 301

About Cosmo 820

Cosmo 820 sits in the yellows family as a medium-light, vivid shade with sunny yellow tones. With a crisp and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in golden accents and stars. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring honey themes and wheat fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 820 — what color is it?

Cosmo 820 is a medium-light yellow thread (hex #D7D27F, RGB 215, 210, 127). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 820?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 820 is DMC 11 (Light Tender Green) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 82%) and DMC 15 (Apple Green, 81%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 820?

The closest Cosmo threads to 820 are 629 (ΔE 4.47), 116 (ΔE 4.94), and 700 (ΔE 6.55). These are useful substitutes when 820 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 820 good for?

Cosmo 820 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 820.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 820?

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, 820 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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