Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2402

Oranges family

Looking up Cosmo 2402? It's a medium-light orange shade (#F29561 / RGB 242, 149, 97). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#F29561
RGB
242, 149, 97
HSL
22°, 85%, 66%
Lab
70.3, 30.2, 41.9
Lightness
66%
Light
Saturation
85%
Vivid
Hue
22°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2402

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

Cosmo 2402

Sullivans

Golden Brown Pale 45424 91% Good
Autumn Gold Medium 45452 87% Good
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 78% Approx
Tan Light 45098 75% Approx
Golden Brown Light 45306 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Macaroni and Cheese 100 84% Good
Old Marigold 085 73% Approx
Tangerine 043 59% Fair
Dulce de Leche 143 57% Fair
Blessed Jess 133 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2402

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

Working with Cosmo 2402

On white fabric
2.3:1
On dark fabric
9.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
salmon

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 2402 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 2402

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2402, 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 2402 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 2402

Cosmo 2402 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits sunsets, warm accents, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching seasonal designs or pumpkins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2402?

Cosmo 2402 is a medium-light orange shade (hex #F29561, RGB 242, 149, 97) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2402?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2402 is DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 402 (Mahogany very light, 82%) and DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2402?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2402 are 2341 (ΔE 5.08), 752 (ΔE 6.03), and 146 (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when 2402 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2402?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2402 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 2402?

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, 2402 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.