105
Reds family
Below: Cosmo 105, a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E57F95 and RGB 229, 127, 149. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 105
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 105
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 105
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 105
Cosmo threads that pair well with 105, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 105 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 105
Cosmo 105 is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tomato patterns and roses. Expect to see it used in hearts and holiday designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 105 look like?
Cosmo 105 is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #E57F95 and RGB 229, 127, 149. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 105?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 105 is DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 894 (Carnation very light, 78%) and DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 77%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 105?
The closest Cosmo threads to 105 are 2652 (ΔE 4.7), 812 (ΔE 5.06), and 834A (ΔE 6.24). These are useful substitutes when 105 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 105?
Reach for Cosmo 105 when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 105.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 105?
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, 105 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.