705A
Oranges family
Cosmo 705A is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #AE6F29 and RGB values 174, 111, 41. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 705A
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 705A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 705A
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Cosmo 705A is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 705A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 705A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 705A in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 705A
A medium, vivid entry in the oranges family, that's Cosmo 705A with warm tangerine tones. Its confident and warm presence shines in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns alike. Pull this thread for autumn leaves or sunsets when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 705A?
Cosmo 705A is a medium orange shade (hex #AE6F29, RGB 174, 111, 41) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 705A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 705A is DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 85%) and DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781), 81%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 705A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 705A are 704 (ΔE 4.74), 2307 (ΔE 5.83), and 575A (ΔE 6.64). These are useful substitutes when 705A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 705A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 705A for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. 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 705A?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 705A has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.