Cosmo Embroidery Floss

752

Oranges family

Cosmo 752 is a light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F5A080 and RGB values 245, 160, 128. 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
#F5A080
RGB
245, 160, 128
HSL
16°, 85%, 73%
Lab
73.6, 28.1, 29.7
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
85%
Vivid
Hue
16°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 752

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

Cosmo 752

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light 45496 87% Good
Peach Light 45189 86% Good
Pumpkin Pale 45422 79% Approx
Golden Brown Pale 45424 73% Approx
Tan Light 45098 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cobbled Peach 129 74% Approx
Old Marigold 085 63% Fair
Macaroni and Cheese 100 59% Fair
Blessed Jess 133 58% Fair
Cheryl Chic 137 58% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 752

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

Working with Cosmo 752

On white fabric
2.1:1
On dark fabric
10.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
salmon

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

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Cosmo 752 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 2185 is so near (ΔE 2.8), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 752

Cosmo threads that pair well with 752, 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 752 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Cosmo 752

Cosmo 752 is a light, highly saturated shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a soft and lively presence to projects featuring persimmon patterns or autumn leaves. Look for it in charts that feature sunsets or warm accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 752 look like?

Cosmo 752 is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #F5A080 and RGB 245, 160, 128. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 752?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 752 is DMC 3824 (Apricot light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 78%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 77%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 752?

The closest Cosmo threads to 752 are 2185 (ΔE 2.8), 750A (ΔE 3.53), and 2341 (ΔE 3.84). These are useful substitutes when 752 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 752?

Reach for Cosmo 752 when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 752.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 752?

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, 752 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.