Cosmo Embroidery Floss

753

Reds family

Looking up Cosmo 753? It's a medium-light red shade (#F1734D / RGB 241, 115, 77). 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
#F1734D
RGB
241, 115, 77
HSL
14°, 85%, 62%
Lab
62.9, 45.8, 43.5
Lightness
62%
Light
Saturation
85%
Vivid
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 753

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

Cosmo 753

Sullivans

Orange Spice Light 45169 86% Good
Mahogany Very Light 45087 83% Good
Golden Brown Light 45306 81% Good
Coral Light 45076 80% Good
Autumn Gold Dark 45451 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Tangerine 043 85% Good
Shrimp Cocktail 038 60% Fair
Orangena 106 57% Fair
Persimmon 142 53% Fair
Copper Penny 158 51% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 753

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

Working with Cosmo 753

On white fabric
2.9:1
On dark fabric
7.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
coral

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

With its high saturation, Cosmo 753 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 753 sits a hair from Cosmo 403 (ΔE 1.9) — 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 753

Cosmo threads that pair well with 753, 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

Reds Family

Cosmo 753 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 753

Meet Cosmo 753 — a highly saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. The shade reads as crisp and versatile — a go-to choice for roses and hearts. It also turns up in patterns built around holiday designs and bold accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 753 — what color is it?

Cosmo 753 is a medium-light red thread (hex #F1734D, RGB 241, 115, 77). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 753?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 753 is DMC 3340 (Apricot medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 74%) and DMC 3341 (Apricot, 74%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 753?

The closest Cosmo threads to 753 are 403 (ΔE 1.9), 186 (ΔE 5.29), and 147 (ΔE 5.31). These are useful substitutes when 753 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 753 good for?

Cosmo 753 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 753.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 753?

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, 753 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.