Cosmo Embroidery Floss

572

Oranges family

Need details on Cosmo 572? This light, vivid orange hand-dyed shade is hex #E7CB98, RGB 231, 203, 152. 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.

Hex
#E7CB98
RGB
231, 203, 152
HSL
39°, 62%, 75%
Lab
82.9, 2.6, 29.1
Lightness
75%
Light
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
39°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 572

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

Cosmo 572

Sullivans

Old Gold Very Light 45157 90% Good
Yellow Beige Light 45330 88% Good
Tan Ultra Very Light 45180 80% Good
Drab Brown Very Light 45146 76% Approx
Tawny Light 45288 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Peach Sherbet 023 93% Good
Tufted Yellow 122 90% Good
Creamy Peach 011 79% Approx
Crushed Pineapple 052 73% Approx
Summer Spray 088 63% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 572

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

Working with Cosmo 572

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 572

Cosmo threads that pair well with 572, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Cosmo 572 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 572

Cosmo 572 is a light, vivid shade in the oranges family with golden orange 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 572 look like?

Cosmo 572 is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #E7CB98 and RGB 231, 203, 152. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 572?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 572 is DMC 677 (Old Gold very light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 80%) and DMC 739 (Tan ultra very light, 79%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 572?

The closest Cosmo threads to 572 are 305 (ΔE 3.74), 1000 (ΔE 5.97), and 402 (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 572 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 572?

Reach for Cosmo 572 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 572.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 572?

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, 572 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.