Cosmo Embroidery Floss

127

Oranges family

Cosmo 127 has hex #DA8765 and RGB 218, 135, 101. This medium-light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#DA8765
RGB
218, 135, 101
HSL
17°, 61%, 63%
Lab
64.3, 28.3, 31.6
Lightness
63%
Light
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
17°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 127

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

Cosmo 127

Sullivans

Tan Light 45098 82% Good
Golden Brown Light 45306 77% Approx
Golden Brown Pale 45424 76% Approx
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 76% Approx
Autumn Gold Medium 45452 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Dulce de Leche 143 80% Good
Tangerine 043 78% Approx
Old Marigold 085 69% Approx
Cobbled Peach 129 64% Fair
Jakey Brown 036 63% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 127

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

Working with Cosmo 127

On white fabric
2.8:1
On dark fabric
7.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
salmon

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

For skin, hands, and faces, Cosmo 127 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 127

Cosmo threads that pair well with 127, 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 127 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 127

Cosmo 127 is a medium-light, vivid shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits citrus motifs and fox designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 127?

Cosmo 127 is a medium-light orange shade (hex #DA8765, RGB 218, 135, 101) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 127?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 127 is DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 81%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 78%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 127?

The closest Cosmo threads to 127 are 2341 (ΔE 3.92), 3185 (ΔE 4.34), and 2424 (ΔE 6.55). These are useful substitutes when 127 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 127?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 127 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 127?

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, 127 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.