578
Browns family
Below: Cosmo 578, a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex #714324 and RGB 113, 67, 36. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 578
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 578
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 578
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 578
Cosmo threads that pair well with 578, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 578 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 578
Cosmo 578 is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The deep and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for coffee themes and rustic designs. Expect to see it used in leather accents and horse designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 578 look like?
Cosmo 578 is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #714324 and RGB 113, 67, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 578?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 578 is DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 81%) and DMC 433 (Brown medium, 75%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 578?
The closest Cosmo threads to 578 are 2310 (ΔE 3.71), 309 (ΔE 6.22), and 3311 (ΔE 8.01). These are useful substitutes when 578 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 578?
Reach for Cosmo 578 when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 578.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 578?
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, 578 has a contrast ratio of about 8.3:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.