144A
Oranges family
Looking up Cosmo 144A? It's a medium-light orange shade (#F8C354 / RGB 248, 195, 84). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 144A
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 144A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 144A
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 144A 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 144A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 144A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 144A in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 144A
Cosmo 144A is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with golden orange tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits citrus motifs, fox designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 144A?
Cosmo 144A is a medium-light orange shade (hex #F8C354, RGB 248, 195, 84) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 144A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 144A is DMC 743 (Yellow medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3822 (Straw light, 86%) and DMC 725 (Topaz, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 144A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 144A are 702 (ΔE 4.93), 302 (ΔE 8.17), and 701 (ΔE 8.27). These are useful substitutes when 144A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 144A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 144A 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 144A?
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, 144A has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.