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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 704
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 704
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
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.
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.