Cosmo Embroidery Floss

1105

Reds family

Cosmo 1105 is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #E06080 and RGB values 224, 96, 128. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#E06080
RGB
224, 96, 128
HSL
345°, 67%, 63%
Lab
57.8, 52.8, 7.6
Lightness
63%
Light
Saturation
67%
Rich
Hue
345°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 1105

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

Cosmo 1105

Similar Cosmo Colors to 1105

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

Working with Cosmo 1105

On white fabric
3.4:1
On dark fabric
6.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 834A, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.51). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 1105

Cosmo threads that pair well with 1105, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Cosmo 1105 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 1105

A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 1105 with warm crimson tones. Its fresh and confident presence shines in berries and valentines alike. Pull this thread for poppies or cardinal birds when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 1105?

Cosmo 1105 is a medium-light red shade (hex #E06080, RGB 224, 96, 128) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 1105?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 1105 is DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 87%) and DMC 899 (Rose medium, 86%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 1105?

The closest Cosmo threads to 1105 are 834A (ΔE 1.51), 2105 (ΔE 4.52), and 813 (ΔE 4.76). These are useful substitutes when 1105 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 1105?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 1105 for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-light 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 1105?

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, 1105 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.