822
Yellows family
Cosmo 822 is a medium, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #A59A3E and RGB values 165, 154, 62. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 822
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 822
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 822
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 822
Cosmo threads that pair well with 822, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 822 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 822
Cosmo 822 is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a rich and warm presence to projects featuring honey themes or wheat fields. Look for it in charts that feature daffodils or lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 822 look like?
Cosmo 822 is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #A59A3E and RGB 165, 154, 62. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 822?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 822 is DMC 734 (Olive Green light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 166 (Moss Green medium light, 78%) and DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 67%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 822?
The closest Cosmo threads to 822 are 773 (ΔE 5.88), 772 (ΔE 5.91), and 2009 (ΔE 6.2). These are useful substitutes when 822 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 822?
Reach for Cosmo 822 when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 822.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 822?
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, 822 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.