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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2573
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 2573
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
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.
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.