Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#EE6B2F
RGB
238, 107, 47
HSL
19°, 85%, 56%
Lab
60.7, 47.3, 55.7
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
85%
Vivid
Hue
19°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 147

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

Cosmo 147

Sullivans

Tangerine Medium 45182 90% Good
Golden Brown Light 45306 74% Approx
Autumn Gold Dark 45451 72% Approx
Autumn Gold Medium 45452 62% Fair
Topaz Medium 45201 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Tangerine 043 74% Approx
Copper Penny 158 66% Approx
Persimmon 142 48% Fair
Pumpkin Harvest 057 44% Fair
Orangena 106 43% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 147

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

Working with Cosmo 147

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
coral

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

Bold accents & focal points

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.

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 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.