1402
Oranges family
Below: Cosmo 1402, a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F5A966 and RGB 245, 169, 102. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 1402
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 1402
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 1402
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 1402 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 1402
Cosmo threads that pair well with 1402, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 1402 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 1402
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, that's Cosmo 1402 with warm tangerine tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to pumpkins and marigolds. Stitchers frequently choose it for fall wreaths and citrus motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 1402?
Cosmo 1402 is a medium-light orange shade (hex #F5A966, RGB 245, 169, 102) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 1402?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 1402 is DMC 3856 (Mahogany ultra very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale, 76%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 1402?
The closest Cosmo threads to 1402 are 145 (ΔE 7.06), 402 (ΔE 7.36), and 2402 (ΔE 7.47). These are useful substitutes when 1402 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 1402?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 1402 for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. 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 1402?
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, 1402 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.