108
Reds family
Cosmo 108 has hex #A82231 and RGB 168, 34, 49. This medium-dark, vivid red 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 108
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 108
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 108
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 241A is so near (ΔE 1.84), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 108
Cosmo threads that pair well with 108, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 108 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 108
A vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family, Cosmo 108 is a hand-dyed floss with warm crimson tones. Its tone is deep and vivid, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 108 look like?
Cosmo 108 is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #A82231 and RGB 168, 34, 49. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 108?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 108 is DMC 347 (Salmon very dark) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 86%) and DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark, 84%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 108?
The closest Cosmo threads to 108 are 241A (ΔE 1.84), 858 (ΔE 2.2), and 346 (ΔE 3.19). These are useful substitutes when 108 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 108?
Reach for Cosmo 108 when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 108.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 108?
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, 108 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.