Cosmo Embroidery Floss

1000

Oranges family

Looking up Cosmo 1000? It's a light orange shade (#E7D6B6 / RGB 231, 214, 182). 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
#E7D6B6
RGB
231, 214, 182
HSL
39°, 51%, 81%
Lab
86.2, 0.8, 17.9
Lightness
81%
Very light
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
39°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 1000

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

Cosmo 1000

Sullivans

Beige Grey Light 45223 90% Good
Drab Brown Very Light 45146 84% Good
Tan Ultra Very Light 45180 81% Good
Ecru 45000 78% Approx
Tawny Light 45288 74% Approx

Crescent Colours

Summer Spray 088 84% Good
Tufted Yellow 122 79% Approx
Peach Sherbet 023 73% Approx
Creamy Peach 011 71% Approx
Baby Chick 002 70% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 1000

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

Working with Cosmo 1000

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
14.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Cosmo 1000 turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 1000

Cosmo threads that pair well with 1000, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Cosmo 1000 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 1000

A vivid, light member of the oranges family, Cosmo 1000 is a hand-dyed floss with golden orange tones. The shade reads as soft and lively — a go-to choice for warm accents and seasonal designs. It also turns up in patterns built around pumpkins and marigolds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 1000 look like?

Cosmo 1000 is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #E7D6B6 and RGB 231, 214, 182. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 1000?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 1000 is DMC ECRU (Ecru) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 85%) and DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light, 78%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 1000?

The closest Cosmo threads to 1000 are 305 (ΔE 4.48), 711 (ΔE 5.64), and 572 (ΔE 5.97). These are useful substitutes when 1000 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 1000?

Reach for Cosmo 1000 when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1000.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 1000?

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, 1000 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 14.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.