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Oranges family
Looking up Cosmo 772? It's a medium orange shade (#B89B46 / RGB 184, 155, 70). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 772
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 772
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 772
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Cosmo 772 turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 772
Cosmo threads that pair well with 772, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Cosmo 772 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Cosmo 772
Cosmo 772 is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 772 look like?
Cosmo 772 is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #B89B46 and RGB 184, 155, 70. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 772?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 772 is DMC 734 (Olive Green light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 82%) and DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 77%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 772?
The closest Cosmo threads to 772 are 574 (ΔE 5.48), 773 (ΔE 5.7), and 822 (ΔE 5.91). These are useful substitutes when 772 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 772?
Reach for Cosmo 772 when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 772.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 772?
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, 772 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.