185A
Oranges family
Cosmo 185A is a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F5BD99 and RGB values 245, 189, 153. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 185A
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 185A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 185A
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 185A 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 340, is barely a step away (ΔE 0.33). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 185A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 185A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 185A in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 185A
A light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, that's Cosmo 185A with deep amber tones. Its fresh and easy presence shines in pumpkins and marigolds alike. Pull this thread for fall wreaths or citrus motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 185A?
Cosmo 185A is a light orange shade (hex #F5BD99, RGB 245, 189, 153) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 185A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 185A is DMC 945 (Tawny medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light, 79%) and DMC 951 (Tawny light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 185A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 185A are 340 (ΔE 0.33), 341 (ΔE 4.98), and 750A (ΔE 5.35). These are useful substitutes when 185A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 185A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 185A for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The 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 185A?
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, 185A has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.