129
Reds family
Below: Cosmo 129, a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #9A412B and RGB 154, 65, 43. 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 129
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 129
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 129
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 129 sits a hair from Cosmo 2129 (ΔE 1.27) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 129
Cosmo threads that pair well with 129, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 129 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 129
Cosmo 129 sits in the reds family as a medium-dark, vivid shade with red-orange tones. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ladybug designs and barn scenes. Expect to see it used in tomato patterns and roses across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 129 — what color is it?
Cosmo 129 is a medium-dark red thread (hex #9A412B, RGB 154, 65, 43). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 129?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 129 is DMC 920 (Copper medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 80%) and DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta, 71%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 129?
The closest Cosmo threads to 129 are 2129 (ΔE 1.27), 188 (ΔE 4.23), and 465 (ΔE 6.77). These are useful substitutes when 129 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 129 good for?
Cosmo 129 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. 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 129.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 129?
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, 129 has a contrast ratio of about 6.6:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.