Cosmo Embroidery Floss

341

Oranges family

Cosmo 341 is a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F6CCA7 and RGB values 246, 204, 167. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#F6CCA7
RGB
246, 204, 167
HSL
28°, 81%, 81%
Lab
84.8, 9.7, 24.0
Lightness
81%
Very light
Saturation
81%
Vivid
Hue
28°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 341

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

Cosmo 341

Sullivans

Tawny Medium 45283 88% Good
Tawny Light 45288 81% Good
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light 45122 74% Approx
Peach Very Light 45286 72% Approx
Desert Sand Light 45287 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Tufted Yellow 122 68% Approx
Peach Sherbet 023 59% Fair
Creamy Peach 011 56% Fair
Antique Lace 125 56% Fair
Wild Oats 060 51% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 341

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

Working with Cosmo 341

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Bold accents & focal points

Cosmo 341 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 341

Cosmo threads that pair well with 341, 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 341 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 341

Cosmo 341 is a light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a fresh and easy presence to projects featuring sunsets or warm accents. Look for it in charts that feature seasonal designs or pumpkins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 341?

Cosmo 341 is a light orange shade (hex #F6CCA7, RGB 246, 204, 167) in the oranges family, commonly used for fox designs, fall harvest scenes, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 341?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 341 is DMC 951 (Tawny light) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 20 (Shrimp, 88%) and DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 82%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 341?

The closest Cosmo threads to 341 are 185A (ΔE 4.98), 402 (ΔE 5.08), and 340 (ΔE 5.11). These are useful substitutes when 341 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 341?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 341 for charts featuring fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns. The light 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 341?

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, 341 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.