Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2307

Browns family

Cosmo 2307 has hex #A47348 and RGB 164, 115, 72. This medium, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#A47348
RGB
164, 115, 72
HSL
28°, 39%, 46%
Lab
52.5, 14.4, 31.3
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
28°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2307

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

Cosmo 2307

Sullivans

Hazel Nut Brown 45425 82% Good
Yellow Beige Dark 45328 77% Approx
Golden Olive Light 45234 73% Approx
Old Gold Medium 45173 67% Approx
Tan 45097 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Peanut Brittle 185 85% Good
12-Grain 046 74% Approx
La Tierra 084 72% Approx
Country Lane 126 68% Approx
Ginger Snap 014 67% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2307

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

Working with Cosmo 2307

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Cosmo 2307 falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2307

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2307, 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

Browns Family

Cosmo 2307 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Cosmo 2307

Cosmo 2307 sits in the browns family as a medium, moderately saturated shade with earthy sienna tones. It has a steady and rich feel that suits cinnamon motifs and bark patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with gingerbread themes or tree trunks for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2307 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2307 is a medium brown thread (hex #A47348, RGB 164, 115, 72). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2307?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2307 is DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 83%) and DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 76%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2307?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2307 are 308 (ΔE 5.47), 705A (ΔE 5.83), and 706 (ΔE 8.16). These are useful substitutes when 2307 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2307 good for?

Cosmo 2307 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2307.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2307?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2307 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.