825
Yellows family
Need details on Cosmo 825? This medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #6F6B2C, RGB 111, 107, 44. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 825
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 825
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 825
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 825
Cosmo threads that pair well with 825, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 825 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 825
A moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the yellows family, Cosmo 825 is a hand-dyed floss with sunny yellow tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and intense, perfect for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 825 look like?
Cosmo 825 is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #6F6B2C and RGB 111, 107, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 825?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 825 is DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 73%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 70%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 825?
The closest Cosmo threads to 825 are 674 (ΔE 3.69), 2013 (ΔE 5.1), and 685 (ΔE 5.99). These are useful substitutes when 825 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 825?
Reach for Cosmo 825 when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 825.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 825?
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, 825 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.