716
Browns family
Cosmo 716 has hex #645B46 and RGB 100, 91, 70. This medium-dark, muted brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 716
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 716
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 716
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 716 sits a hair from Cosmo 717 (ΔE 1.64) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 716
Cosmo threads that pair well with 716, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 716 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 716
Cosmo 716 sits in the browns family as a medium-dark, muted shade with golden brown tones. It has a somber and rich feel that suits warm outlines and wooden textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with coffee themes or rustic designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 716 — what color is it?
Cosmo 716 is a medium-dark brown thread (hex #645B46, RGB 100, 91, 70). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 716?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 716 is DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 72%) and DMC 611 (Drab Brown, 68%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 716?
The closest Cosmo threads to 716 are 717 (ΔE 1.64), 2039 (ΔE 3.79), and 368 (ΔE 3.94). These are useful substitutes when 716 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 716 good for?
Cosmo 716 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 716.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 716?
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, 716 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.