Cosmo Embroidery Floss

715

Browns family

Looking up Cosmo 715? It's a medium brown shade (#786E5B / RGB 120, 110, 91). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#786E5B
RGB
120, 110, 91
HSL
39°, 14%, 41%
Lab
46.8, 0.6, 12.0
Lightness
41%
Medium
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
39°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 715

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

Cosmo 715

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Dark 45152 86% Good
Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 78% Approx
Mocha Brown Medium 45324 75% Approx
Beige Grey Dark 45149 71% Approx
Brown Grey Medium 45320 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Timber 089 85% Good
Cocoa Bean 172 83% Good
Barrel Cactus 031 82% Good
Muddy Puddle 180 72% Approx
Olive Branch 152 61% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 715

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

Working with Cosmo 715

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
gray

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

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Cosmo 715 turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 715

Cosmo threads that pair well with 715, 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 715 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Cosmo 715

A subdued, medium member of the browns family, Cosmo 715 is a hand-dyed floss with golden brown tones. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for animal fur and warm outlines. It also turns up in patterns built around wooden textures and coffee themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 715 look like?

Cosmo 715 is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #786E5B and RGB 120, 110, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 715?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 715 is DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 75%) and DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 71%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 715?

The closest Cosmo threads to 715 are 368 (ΔE 4.13), 2039 (ΔE 7.04), and 893 (ΔE 7.12). These are useful substitutes when 715 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 715?

Reach for Cosmo 715 when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 715.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 715?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 715 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.