402
Oranges family
Need details on Cosmo 402? This light, highly saturated orange hand-dyed shade is hex #F6C28B, RGB 246, 194, 139. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 402
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 402
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 402
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Cosmo 402 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 402
Cosmo threads that pair well with 402, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 402 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 402
Cosmo 402 is a light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sunsets and warm accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 402 look like?
Cosmo 402 is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #F6C28B and RGB 246, 194, 139. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 402?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 402 is DMC 951 (Tawny light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light, 73%) and DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 70%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 402?
The closest Cosmo threads to 402 are 341 (ΔE 5.08), 185A (ΔE 6.12), and 340 (ΔE 6.44). These are useful substitutes when 402 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 402?
Reach for Cosmo 402 when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 402.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 402?
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, 402 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.