126A
Oranges family
Below: Cosmo 126A, a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #E0A581 and RGB 224, 165, 129. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 126A
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 126A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 126A
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Cosmo 126A is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 126A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 126A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 126A in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 126A
Cosmo 126A is a medium-light, vivid shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. The fresh and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for citrus motifs and fox designs. Expect to see it used in fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 126A?
Cosmo 126A is a medium-light orange shade (hex #E0A581, RGB 224, 165, 129) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 126A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 126A is DMC 945 (Tawny medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 82%) and DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 126A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 126A are 750A (ΔE 4.57), 424 (ΔE 5.17), and 185A (ΔE 6.09). These are useful substitutes when 126A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 126A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 126A for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 126A?
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, 126A has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.