424
Oranges family
Looking up Cosmo 424? It's a medium-light orange shade (#D39D87 / RGB 211, 157, 135). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 424
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 424
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 424
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Cosmo 424 is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 424
Cosmo threads that pair well with 424, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 424 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 424
Cosmo 424 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. Expect a steady and approachable look that suits citrus motifs, fox designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 424?
Cosmo 424 is a medium-light orange shade (hex #D39D87, RGB 211, 157, 135) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 424?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 424 is DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 79%) and DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 424?
The closest Cosmo threads to 424 are 2185 (ΔE 5.11), 126A (ΔE 5.17), and 423 (ΔE 6.65). These are useful substitutes when 424 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 424?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 424 for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. The medium-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 424?
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, 424 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.