Cosmo Embroidery Floss

711

Browns family

Cosmo 711 has hex #D8D0BF and RGB 216, 208, 191. This light, muted brown 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
#D8D0BF
RGB
216, 208, 191
HSL
41°, 24%, 80%
Lab
83.7, -0.1, 9.4
Lightness
80%
Light
Saturation
24%
Neutral
Hue
41°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 711

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

Cosmo 711

Sullivans

Brown Grey Very Light 45322 80% Good
Beige Grey Light 45223 79% Approx
Beaver Grey Very Light 45335 74% Approx
Mocha Brown Ultra Light 45464 72% Approx
Drab Brown Very Light 45146 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Toasted Marshmallow 044 69% Approx
Summer Spray 088 65% Approx
Snowball 186 63% Fair
Baby Chick 002 58% Fair
Cloud 010 57% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 711

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

Working with Cosmo 711

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
13.7:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
beige

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Skin tones & portraits

For skin, hands, and faces, Cosmo 711 is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 151, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.04). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 711

Cosmo threads that pair well with 711, 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

Browns Family

Cosmo 711 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Cosmo 711

A light, muted entry in the browns family, that's Cosmo 711 with golden brown tones. Its tone is subtle and pale, making it a popular choice for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for tree trunks or earth tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 711?

Cosmo 711 is a light brown shade (hex #D8D0BF, RGB 216, 208, 191) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 711?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 711 is DMC 3866 (Mocha Brown ultra very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 822 (Beige Grey light, 80%) and DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green, 76%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 711?

The closest Cosmo threads to 711 are 151 (ΔE 3.04), 365 (ΔE 4.54), and 712 (ΔE 4.54). These are useful substitutes when 711 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 711?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 711 for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The light 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 711?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 711 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.