Cosmo Embroidery Floss

704

Oranges family

Cosmo 704 has hex #C1782B and RGB 193, 120, 43. This medium, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#C1782B
RGB
193, 120, 43
HSL
31°, 64%, 46%
Lab
57.0, 22.4, 51.7
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
64%
Rich
Hue
31°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 704

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

Cosmo 704

Sullivans

Old Gold Medium 45173 80% Good
Golden Olive Light 45234 70% Approx
Straw Very Dark 45450 66% Approx
Straw Dark 45417 66% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Light 45093 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Copper Penny 158 68% Approx
Fool's Gold 081 67% Approx
Golden Star 082 65% Approx
Peanut Brittle 185 63% Fair
Candy Corn 173 63% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 704

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

Working with Cosmo 704

On white fabric
3.5:1
On dark fabric
6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
gold

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 703, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.69). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 704

Cosmo threads that pair well with 704, 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 704 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 704

A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, that's Cosmo 704 with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is confident and warm, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 704?

Cosmo 704 is a medium orange shade (hex #C1782B, RGB 193, 120, 43) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 704?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 704 is DMC 783 (Topaz medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3852 (Straw very dark, 75%) and DMC 436 (Tan, 74%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 704?

The closest Cosmo threads to 704 are 703 (ΔE 2.69), 705A (ΔE 4.74), and 575A (ΔE 6.3). These are useful substitutes when 704 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 704?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 704 for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 704?

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, 704 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.