306
Oranges family
Need details on Cosmo 306? This light, moderately saturated orange hand-dyed shade is hex #D4B592, RGB 212, 181, 146. 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 306
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 306
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 306
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 306 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 306
Cosmo threads that pair well with 306, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 306 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 306
Meet Cosmo 306 — a moderately saturated, light hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Stitchers describe its character as gentle and approachable, perfect for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on fox designs and fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 306 — what color is it?
Cosmo 306 is a light orange thread (hex #D4B592, RGB 212, 181, 146). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 306?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 306 is DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 738 (Tan very light, 74%) and DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light, 72%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 306?
The closest Cosmo threads to 306 are 305 (ΔE 5.07), 341 (ΔE 7.09), and 572 (ΔE 7.23). These are useful substitutes when 306 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 306 good for?
Cosmo 306 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 306.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 306?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 306 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.