423
Oranges family
Cosmo 423 is a light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #DFB5A0 and RGB values 223, 181, 160. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 423
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 423
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 423
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 423 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 423
Cosmo threads that pair well with 423, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 423 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 423
Meet Cosmo 423 — a moderately saturated, light hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its gentle and approachable presence shines in fall wreaths and citrus motifs alike. Pull this thread for fox designs or fall harvest scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 423 — what color is it?
Cosmo 423 is a light orange thread (hex #DFB5A0, RGB 223, 181, 160). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 423?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 423 is DMC 3774 (Desert Sand very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 85%) and DMC 945 (Tawny medium, 73%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 423?
The closest Cosmo threads to 423 are 340 (ΔE 5.52), 185A (ΔE 5.72), and 126A (ΔE 6.48). These are useful substitutes when 423 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 423 good for?
Cosmo 423 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 423.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 423?
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, 423 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.