773
Yellows family#A38B35
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.
About Cosmo 773
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 773
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 773
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 773
Cosmo threads that pair well with 773, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo773 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
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.