Cosmo Embroidery Floss

775A

Browns family

Need details on Cosmo 775A? This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown hand-dyed shade is hex #725727, RGB 114, 87, 39. 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.

Hex
#725727
RGB
114, 87, 39
HSL
38°, 49%, 30%
Lab
38.8, 5.3, 31.6
Lightness
30%
Dark
Saturation
49%
Muted
Hue
38°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 775A

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

Cosmo 775A

Sullivans

Golden Olive Medium 45232 76% Approx
Olive Green Dark 45175 71% Approx
Olive Green 45176 71% Approx
Drab Brown Dark 45143 67% Approx
Khaki Green Medium 45317 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Brandied Pears 171 54% Fair
Roasted Chestnut 155 47% Fair
Sassy Brass 071 47% Fair
Old Oak Tree 145 46% Fair
Muddy Puddle 180 45% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 775A

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

Cosmo 775A
Cosmo 776 Very close ΔE 4.23 Cosmo 577A Noticeable ΔE 5.77 Cosmo 576 Noticeable ΔE 6.79 Cosmo 2039 Noticeable ΔE 7.07 Cosmo 774 Noticeable ΔE 8.43 Cosmo 717 Noticeable ΔE 9.15 Cosmo 309 Noticeable ΔE 9.28 Cosmo 716 Noticeable ΔE 9.91

Working with Cosmo 775A

On white fabric
6.8:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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 775A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 775A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
775A
376 Cosmo 376
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
775A
675A Cosmo 675A 2310 Cosmo 2310
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
775A
902 Cosmo 902 764 Cosmo 764
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
775A
370 Cosmo 370 307 Cosmo 307 572 Cosmo 572

Browns Family

Cosmo 775A in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

775A 775A 775A 716 716 716 2038 2038 2038 2310 2310 2310 717 717 717 386 386 386 578 578 578 776 776 776 310 310 310 311 311 311 2040 2040 2040

About Cosmo 775A

Cosmo 775A is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. With a steady and deep quality, this thread works beautifully in earth tones and animal fur. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 775A?

Cosmo 775A is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #725727, RGB 114, 87, 39) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 775A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 775A is DMC 831 (Golden Olive medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 830 (Golden Olive dark, 76%) and DMC 611 (Drab Brown, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 775A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 775A are 776 (ΔE 4.23), 577A (ΔE 5.77), and 576 (ΔE 6.79). These are useful substitutes when 775A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 775A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 775A for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread 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 775A?

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, 775A has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 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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