403
Oranges family
Below: Cosmo 403, a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex #EF7447 and RGB 239, 116, 71. 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 403
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 403
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 403
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 403 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 403 sits a hair from Cosmo 753 (ΔE 1.9) — 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 403
Cosmo threads that pair well with 403, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 403 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 403
Meet Cosmo 403 — a highly saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The crisp and versatile 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 403 — what color is it?
Cosmo 403 is a medium-light orange thread (hex #EF7447, RGB 239, 116, 71). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 403?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 403 is DMC 722 (Orange Spice light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 970 (Pumpkin light, 76%) and DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 75%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 403?
The closest Cosmo threads to 403 are 753 (ΔE 1.9), 147 (ΔE 3.69), and 186 (ΔE 5.67). These are useful substitutes when 403 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 403 good for?
Cosmo 403 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 403.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 403?
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, 403 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.