Cosmo Embroidery Floss

714

Browns family

Cosmo 714 is a medium, subdued brown shade with hex code #908773 and RGB values 144, 135, 115. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#908773
RGB
144, 135, 115
HSL
41°, 12%, 51%
Lab
56.6, -0.1, 12.0
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
12%
Neutral
Hue
41°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 714

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

Cosmo 714

Sullivans

Brown Grey Light 45321 79% Approx
Beige Grey Dark 45149 75% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 66% Approx
Brown Grey Medium 45320 63% Fair
Mustard Light 45085 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Wasabi 113 68% Approx
Joshua Tree 146 65% Approx
Poblano Pepper 069 65% Approx
Onion Skin 175 63% Fair
Barrel Cactus 031 63% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 714

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

Working with Cosmo 714

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.9:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
gray

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

Skin tones & portraits

For skin, hands, and faces, Cosmo 714 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 367, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.58). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 714

Cosmo threads that pair well with 714, 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 714 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Cosmo 714

Cosmo 714 is a medium, subdued shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a steady and quiet presence to projects featuring earth tones or animal fur. Look for it in charts that feature warm outlines or wooden textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 714?

Cosmo 714 is a medium brown shade (hex #908773, RGB 144, 135, 115) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 714?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 714 is DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 80%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 77%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 714?

The closest Cosmo threads to 714 are 367 (ΔE 2.58), 891 (ΔE 4.41), and 892 (ΔE 4.94). These are useful substitutes when 714 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 714?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 714 for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. 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 714?

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, 714 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.