Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2573

Oranges family

Cosmo 2573 has hex #D5A354 and RGB 213, 163, 84. This medium-light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#D5A354
RGB
213, 163, 84
HSL
37°, 61%, 58%
Lab
70.2, 9.9, 47.4
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
37°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2573

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

Cosmo 2573

Sullivans

Golden Olive Very Light 45235 82% Good
Yellow Beige Medium 45329 77% Approx
Straw 45418 76% Approx
Olive Green Light 45178 65% Approx
Yellow Medium 45184 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Finley Gold 013 74% Approx
Sunshine Girl 072 70% Approx
Candy Corn 173 64% Fair
Golden Star 082 60% Fair
Perfect Piecrust 147 59% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2573

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

Working with Cosmo 2573

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

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

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Cosmo 2573 turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2573

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2573, 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 2573 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 2573

A vivid, medium-light member of the oranges family, Cosmo 2573 is a hand-dyed floss with golden orange tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for warm accents and seasonal designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for pumpkins or marigolds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2573 look like?

Cosmo 2573 is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #D5A354 and RGB 213, 163, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2573?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2573 is DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 77%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 74%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2573?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2573 are 574 (ΔE 3.74), 2702 (ΔE 4.3), and 573 (ΔE 4.77). These are useful substitutes when 2573 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2573?

Reach for Cosmo 2573 when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2573.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2573?

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, 2573 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.