2702
Oranges family
Need details on Cosmo 2702? This medium, vivid orange hand-dyed shade is hex #D89B31, RGB 216, 155, 49. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2702
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 2702
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2702
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 2702 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 2702
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2702, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 2702 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 2702
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, that's Cosmo 2702 with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as confident and warm, perfect for pumpkins and marigolds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2702?
Cosmo 2702 is a medium orange shade (hex #D89B31, RGB 216, 155, 49) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2702?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2702 is DMC 3820 (Straw dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 76%) and DMC 728 (Golden Yellow, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2702?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2702 are 2573 (ΔE 4.3), 574 (ΔE 5.15), and 145 (ΔE 6.11). These are useful substitutes when 2702 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2702?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2702 for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium 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 2702?
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, 2702 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.