Cosmo Embroidery Floss

776

Browns family

Cosmo 776 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #635025 and RGB values 99, 80, 37. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#635025
RGB
99, 80, 37
HSL
42°, 46%, 27%
Lab
35.1, 2.2, 27.9
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
46%
Muted
Hue
42°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 776

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

Cosmo 776

Sullivans

Khaki Green Dark 45316 78% Approx
Olive Green Dark 45175 77% Approx
Olive Green 45176 77% Approx
Drab Brown Dark 45143 71% Approx
Golden Olive Medium 45232 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Muddy Puddle 180 50% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 48% Fair
Camouflage 063 44% Fair
Cocoa Bean 172 40% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 40% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 776

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

Cosmo 776
Cosmo 775A Very close ΔE 4.23 Cosmo 2039 Noticeable ΔE 6.99 Cosmo 717 Noticeable ΔE 7.13 Cosmo 826 Noticeable ΔE 7.85 Cosmo 370 Noticeable ΔE 8.15 Cosmo 716 Noticeable ΔE 8.41 Cosmo 686 Noticeable ΔE 9.72 Cosmo 577A Noticeable ΔE 9.75

Working with Cosmo 776

On white fabric
7.8:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
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 776

Cosmo threads that pair well with 776, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
776
376 Cosmo 376
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
776
2014 Cosmo 2014 578 Cosmo 578
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
776
902 Cosmo 902 764 Cosmo 764
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
776
370 Cosmo 370 307 Cosmo 307 572 Cosmo 572

Browns Family

Cosmo 776 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

776 776 776 2310 2310 2310 717 717 717 386 386 386 775A 775A 775A 578 578 578 310 310 310 311 311 311 2040 2040 2040 370 370 370 2311 2311 2311

About Cosmo 776

Cosmo 776 sits in the browns family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with golden brown tones. This thread brings a rich and grounded presence to projects featuring cinnamon motifs or bark patterns. Look for it in charts that feature gingerbread themes or tree trunks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 776 — what color is it?

Cosmo 776 is a medium-dark brown thread (hex #635025, RGB 99, 80, 37). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 776?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 776 is DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 830 (Golden Olive dark, 75%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 70%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 776?

The closest Cosmo threads to 776 are 775A (ΔE 4.23), 2039 (ΔE 6.99), and 717 (ΔE 7.13). These are useful substitutes when 776 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 776 good for?

Cosmo 776 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 776.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 776?

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, 776 has a contrast ratio of about 7.8:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 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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