774
Browns family
Need details on Cosmo 774? This medium-dark, vivid brown hand-dyed shade is hex #876C2B, RGB 135, 108, 43. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 774
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 774
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 774
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 774
Cosmo threads that pair well with 774, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 774 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 774
Cosmo 774 is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in leather accents and horse designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 774?
Cosmo 774 is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #876C2B, RGB 135, 108, 43) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 774?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 774 is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 73%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 774?
The closest Cosmo threads to 774 are 576 (ΔE 6.69), 775A (ΔE 8.43), and 825 (ΔE 8.51). These are useful substitutes when 774 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 774?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 774 for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 774?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 774 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.