573
Oranges family
Below: Cosmo 573, a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #CDAA6D and RGB 205, 170, 109. 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 573
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 573
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 573
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 573 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 573
Cosmo threads that pair well with 573, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 573 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 573
Meet Cosmo 573 — a moderately saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with golden orange tones. The easygoing and clear 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 573 — what color is it?
Cosmo 573 is a medium-light orange thread (hex #CDAA6D, RGB 205, 170, 109). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 573?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 573 is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 738 (Tan very light, 76%) and DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 75%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 573?
The closest Cosmo threads to 573 are 2573 (ΔE 4.77), 771 (ΔE 5.73), and 574 (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 573 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 573 good for?
Cosmo 573 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 573.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 573?
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, 573 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.