Cosmo Embroidery Floss

823

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 823? It's a medium-dark yellow shade (#888133 / RGB 136, 129, 51). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#888133
RGB
136, 129, 51
HSL
55°, 45%, 37%
Lab
53.1, -7.7, 42.1
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
55°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 823

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

Cosmo 823

Sullivans

Avocado Green Very Light 45106 82% Good
Moss Green 45132 66% Approx
Olive Green Medium 45177 63% Fair
Pine Green 45350 60% Fair
Mustard 45084 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Ye Olde Gold 176 74% Approx
Onion Skin 175 58% Fair
Joshua Tree 146 50% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 47% Fair
Eve's Leaves 139 46% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 823

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

Cosmo 823
Cosmo 673 Noticeable ΔE 6.34 Cosmo 684 Noticeable ΔE 6.91 Cosmo 773 Noticeable ΔE 7.31 Cosmo 2012 Noticeable ΔE 9.06 Cosmo 822 Noticeable ΔE 9.09 Cosmo 825 Noticeable ΔE 9.13 Cosmo 774 Noticeable ΔE 9.91 Cosmo 674 Noticeable ΔE 10.3

Working with Cosmo 823

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
olive

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 823

Cosmo threads that pair well with 823, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
823
414A Cosmo 414A
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
823
2118 Cosmo 2118 705A Cosmo 705A
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
823
374 Cosmo 374 2031 Cosmo 2031
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
823
686 Cosmo 686 822 Cosmo 822 820 Cosmo 820

Yellows Family

Cosmo 823 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

823 823 823 822 822 822 773 773 773 684 684 684 673 673 673 2012 2012 2012 825 825 825 674 674 674 685 685 685 675A 675A 675A 2041 2041 2041

About Cosmo 823

Meet Cosmo 823 — a moderately saturated, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 823 — what color is it?

Cosmo 823 is a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #888133, RGB 136, 129, 51). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 823?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 823 is DMC 581 (Moss Green) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 77%) and DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 64%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 823?

The closest Cosmo threads to 823 are 673 (ΔE 6.34), 684 (ΔE 6.91), and 773 (ΔE 7.31). These are useful substitutes when 823 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 823 good for?

Cosmo 823 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 823.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 823?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 823 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 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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