Cosmo Embroidery Floss

773

Yellows family

Cosmo 773 has hex #A38B35 and RGB 163, 139, 53. This medium, vivid yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#A38B35
RGB
163, 139, 53
HSL
47°, 51%, 42%
Lab
58.5, -0.9, 47.7
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
47°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 773

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

Cosmo 773

Sullivans

Olive Green Light 45178 73% Approx
Olive Green Medium 45177 71% Approx
Khaki Green Light 45318 58% Fair
Mustard Light 45085 56% Fair
Drab Brown Light 45145 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Amber Waves 135 73% Approx
Creeping Jenny 138 72% Approx
Ye Olde Gold 176 66% Approx
Finley Gold 013 59% Fair
Onion Skin 175 58% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 773

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

Cosmo 773
Cosmo 772 Noticeable ΔE 5.7 Cosmo 822 Noticeable ΔE 5.88 Cosmo 823 Noticeable ΔE 7.31 Cosmo 574 Noticeable ΔE 8.98 Cosmo 575A Noticeable ΔE 9.04 Cosmo 2006 Noticeable ΔE 10.41 Cosmo 673 Noticeable ΔE 10.46 Cosmo 771 Noticeable ΔE 11.4

Working with Cosmo 773

On white fabric
3.3:1
On dark fabric
6.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 773

Cosmo threads that pair well with 773, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
773
413 Cosmo 413
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
773
118 Cosmo 118 704 Cosmo 704
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
773
374 Cosmo 374 2031 Cosmo 2031
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
773
776 Cosmo 776 774 Cosmo 774 701 Cosmo 701

Yellows Family

Cosmo 773 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

773 773 773 2005 2005 2005 671 671 671 2006 2006 2006 2009 2009 2009 822 822 822 684 684 684 673 673 673 2012 2012 2012 823 823 823 825 825 825

About Cosmo 773

Meet Cosmo 773 — a vivid, medium hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is vibrant and steady, making it a popular choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 773 — what color is it?

Cosmo 773 is a medium yellow thread (hex #A38B35, RGB 163, 139, 53). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 773?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 773 is DMC 733 (Olive Green medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 833 (Golden Olive light, 79%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 71%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 773?

The closest Cosmo threads to 773 are 772 (ΔE 5.7), 822 (ΔE 5.88), and 823 (ΔE 7.31). These are useful substitutes when 773 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 773 good for?

Cosmo 773 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 773.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 773?

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, 773 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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