Cosmo Embroidery Floss

128

Reds family

Need details on Cosmo 128? This medium, moderately saturated red hand-dyed shade is hex #BE5F42, RGB 190, 95, 66. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#BE5F42
RGB
190, 95, 66
HSL
14°, 49%, 50%
Lab
51.3, 35.8, 33.9
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
49%
Muted
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 128

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

Cosmo 128

Sullivans

Golden Brown Medium 45305 79% Approx
Mahogany Light 45389 78% Approx
Tan 45097 76% Approx
Rosewood Light 45457 73% Approx
Desert Sand 45334 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Candied Yams 006 82% Good
Pumpkin Harvest 057 80% Good
Persimmon 142 80% Good
Orangena 106 71% Approx
Tennesee Red Clay 131 68% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 128

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

Working with Cosmo 128

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 128

Cosmo threads that pair well with 128, 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 128 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 128

A moderately saturated, medium member of the reds family, Cosmo 128 is a hand-dyed floss with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and warm, perfect for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on barn scenes and tomato patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 128 look like?

Cosmo 128 is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #BE5F42 and RGB 190, 95, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 128?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 128 is DMC 21 (Light Alizarin) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 82%) and DMC 921 (Copper, 75%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 128?

The closest Cosmo threads to 128 are 2186 (ΔE 3.56), 186 (ΔE 6.18), and 405 (ΔE 7.39). These are useful substitutes when 128 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 128?

Reach for Cosmo 128 when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 128.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 128?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 128 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.