146
Oranges family
Cosmo 146 has hex #F27E36 and RGB 242, 126, 54. This medium-light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 146
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 Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 146
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 146
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 146 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 146
Cosmo threads that pair well with 146, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 146 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 146
Meet Cosmo 146 — a highly saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its tone is crisp and versatile, making it a popular choice for autumn leaves and sunsets. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm accents or seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 146 — what color is it?
Cosmo 146 is a medium-light orange thread (hex #F27E36, RGB 242, 126, 54). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 146?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 146 is DMC 977 (Golden Brown light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 740 (Tangerine (971), 77%) and DMC 722 (Orange Spice light, 77%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 146?
The closest Cosmo threads to 146 are 147 (ΔE 5.49), 2402 (ΔE 6.42), and 403 (ΔE 6.61). These are useful substitutes when 146 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 146 good for?
Cosmo 146 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 146.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 146?
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, 146 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.