717
Browns family
Need details on Cosmo 717? This medium-dark, muted brown hand-dyed shade is hex #615740, RGB 97, 87, 64. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 717
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 717
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 717
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 716, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.64). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 717
Cosmo threads that pair well with 717, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 717 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 717
A medium-dark, muted entry in the browns family, that's Cosmo 717 with golden brown tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for wooden textures and coffee themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on rustic designs and leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 717?
Cosmo 717 is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #615740, RGB 97, 87, 64) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 717?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 717 is DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 611 (Drab Brown, 70%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 717?
The closest Cosmo threads to 717 are 716 (ΔE 1.64), 2039 (ΔE 3.93), and 368 (ΔE 5.55). These are useful substitutes when 717 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 717?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 717 for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium-dark 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 717?
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, 717 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.