147
Oranges family
Need details on Cosmo 147? This medium-light, highly saturated orange hand-dyed shade is hex #EE6B2F, RGB 238, 107, 47. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 147
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 147
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 147
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 147 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 147
Cosmo threads that pair well with 147, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 147 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 147
Cosmo 147 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a fresh and confident quality, this thread works beautifully in sunsets and warm accents. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 147?
Cosmo 147 is a medium-light orange shade (hex #EE6B2F, RGB 238, 107, 47) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 147?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 147 is DMC 970 (Pumpkin light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 971 (Pumpkin, 81%) and DMC 740 (Tangerine (971), 81%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 147?
The closest Cosmo threads to 147 are 403 (ΔE 3.69), 753 (ΔE 5.31), and 146 (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 147 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 147?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 147 for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. 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 147?
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, 147 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.