Cosmo Embroidery Floss

750A

Oranges family

Cosmo 750A is a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F6AC89 and RGB values 246, 172, 137. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#F6AC89
RGB
246, 172, 137
HSL
19°, 86%, 75%
Lab
76.6, 23.1, 28.9
Lightness
75%
Light
Saturation
86%
Vivid
Hue
19°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 750A

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

Cosmo 750A

Sullivans

Peach Light 45189 88% Good
Mahogany Ultra Very Light 45454 76% Approx
Peach 45077 74% Approx
Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 73% Approx
Desert Sand Light 45287 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cobbled Peach 129 65% Approx
Old Marigold 085 63% Fair
Macaroni and Cheese 100 61% Fair
Blessed Jess 133 61% Fair
Wild Oats 060 60% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 750A

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

Working with Cosmo 750A

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
11.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

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

Bold accents & focal points

Cosmo 750A is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 750A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 750A, 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

Oranges Family

Cosmo 750A in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 750A

A light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, that's Cosmo 750A with deep amber tones. Its fresh and easy presence shines in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns alike. Pull this thread for autumn leaves or sunsets when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 750A?

Cosmo 750A is a light orange shade (hex #F6AC89, RGB 246, 172, 137) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 750A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 750A is DMC 754 (Peach light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 945 (Tawny medium, 84%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 74%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 750A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 750A are 752 (ΔE 3.53), 126A (ΔE 4.57), and 2185 (ΔE 4.58). These are useful substitutes when 750A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 750A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 750A for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox 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 750A?

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, 750A has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.