Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#AE6F29
RGB
174, 111, 41
HSL
32°, 62%, 42%
Lab
52.4, 19.0, 47.2
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
32°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 705A

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

Cosmo 705A

Sullivans

Golden Olive Light 45234 81% Good
Old Gold Medium 45173 75% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown 45425 65% Approx
Straw Very Dark 45450 62% Fair
Yellow Beige Dark 45328 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Peanut Brittle 185 69% Approx
Old Oak Tree 145 67% Approx
Sassy Brass 071 60% Fair
Fool's Gold 081 58% Fair
Ginger Snap 014 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 705A

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

Working with Cosmo 705A

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

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.

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 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.