Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#714324
RGB
113, 67, 36
HSL
24°, 52%, 29%
Lab
33.2, 16.8, 26.8
Lightness
29%
Dark
Saturation
52%
Rich
Hue
24°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 578

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

Cosmo 578

Sullivans

Mocha Beige Dark 45460 81% Good
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 76% Approx
Yellow Beige Very Dark 45482 74% Approx
Golden Olive Very Dark 45230 73% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Very Dark 45242 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Brown Sugar 178 87% Good
Rod and Reel 116 83% Good
Whatley Woodlands 153 74% Approx
Roasted Chestnut 155 60% Fair
Brandied Pears 171 60% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 578

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

Working with Cosmo 578

On white fabric
8.3:1
On dark fabric
2.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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.

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

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.