703
Oranges family
Looking up Cosmo 703? It's a medium orange shade (#C68030 / RGB 198, 128, 48). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 703
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 703
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 703
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 703 falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Cosmo 703 sits a hair from Cosmo 704 (ΔE 2.69) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 703
Cosmo threads that pair well with 703, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 703 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 703
Cosmo 703 sits in the oranges family as a medium, vivid shade with warm tangerine tones. Expect a vibrant and steady look that suits seasonal designs, pumpkins, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 703 — what color is it?
Cosmo 703 is a medium orange thread (hex #C68030, RGB 198, 128, 48). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 703?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 703 is DMC 783 (Topaz medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3852 (Straw very dark, 83%) and DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 82%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 703?
The closest Cosmo threads to 703 are 704 (ΔE 2.69), 575A (ΔE 5.48), and 705A (ΔE 6.85). These are useful substitutes when 703 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 703 good for?
Cosmo 703 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 703.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 703?
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, 703 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.