Cosmo Embroidery Floss

425

Browns family

Cosmo 425 has hex #A16D5B and RGB 161, 109, 91. This medium, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#A16D5B
RGB
161, 109, 91
HSL
15°, 28%, 49%
Lab
51.0, 18.5, 18.4
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
15°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 425

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

Cosmo 425

Sullivans

Beige Brown Light 45239 77% Approx
Mocha Beige Medium 45461 66% Approx
Yellow Beige Dark 45328 65% Approx
Desert Sand 45334 64% Fair
Clay Brown (3773) 45088 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cinnamon Toast 115 84% Good
Bunny Honey 141 82% Good
12-Grain 046 80% Good
Country Lane 126 78% Approx
Tennesee Red Clay 131 68% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 425

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

Cosmo 425
Cosmo 128 Noticeable ΔE 8.67 Cosmo 463 Noticeable ΔE 9.02 Cosmo 2424 Noticeable ΔE 9.02 Cosmo 2307 Noticeable ΔE 9.23 Cosmo 308 Noticeable ΔE 9.48 Cosmo 383 Noticeable ΔE 10.13 Cosmo 464 Noticeable ΔE 10.34 Cosmo 2037 Noticeable ΔE 11.23

Working with Cosmo 425

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Cosmo 425 turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 425

Cosmo threads that pair well with 425, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
425
566 Cosmo 566
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
425
2307 Cosmo 2307 653 Cosmo 653
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
425
2535 Cosmo 2535 663 Cosmo 663
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
425
3311 Cosmo 3311 424 Cosmo 424 851 Cosmo 851

Browns Family

Cosmo 425 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

425 425 425 2424 2424 2424 2036 2036 2036 307 307 307 714 714 714 383 383 383 367 367 367 2307 2307 2307 2037 2037 2037 308 308 308 715 715 715

About Cosmo 425

A muted, medium member of the browns family, Cosmo 425 is a hand-dyed floss with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for bark patterns or gingerbread themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 425 look like?

Cosmo 425 is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #A16D5B and RGB 161, 109, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 425?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 425 is DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 78%) and DMC 3064 (Desert Sand, 71%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 425?

The closest Cosmo threads to 425 are 128 (ΔE 8.67), 463 (ΔE 9.02), and 2424 (ΔE 9.02). These are useful substitutes when 425 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 425?

Reach for Cosmo 425 when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 425.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 425?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 425 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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