340
Oranges family
Below: Cosmo 340, a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #F5BD9A and RGB 245, 189, 154. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 340
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 340
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 340
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 340 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 340 sits a hair from Cosmo 185A (ΔE 0.33) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 340
Cosmo threads that pair well with 340, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 340 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 340
Meet Cosmo 340 — a highly saturated, light hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The gentle and clear character of this shade lends itself well to autumn leaves and sunsets. Stitchers frequently choose it for warm accents and seasonal designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 340 — what color is it?
Cosmo 340 is a light orange thread (hex #F5BD9A, RGB 245, 189, 154). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 340?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 340 is DMC 945 (Tawny medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light, 80%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 73%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 340?
The closest Cosmo threads to 340 are 185A (ΔE 0.33), 341 (ΔE 5.11), and 750A (ΔE 5.23). These are useful substitutes when 340 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 340 good for?
Cosmo 340 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. 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 340.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 340?
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, 340 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.