Cosmo Embroidery Floss

130

Reds family

Need details on Cosmo 130? This medium-dark, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #6D3022, RGB 109, 48, 34. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#6D3022
RGB
109, 48, 34
HSL
11°, 52%, 28%
Lab
28.1, 26.0, 21.8
Lightness
28%
Dark
Saturation
52%
Rich
Hue
11°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 130

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

Cosmo 130

Sullivans

Brown Light 45095 81% Good
Golden Brown Dark 45304 77% Approx
Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark 45147 77% Approx
Brown Medium 45094 75% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Very Dark 45242 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Whatley Woodlands 153 77% Approx
Fallen Leaves 067 69% Approx
Cupid 012 60% Fair
Bing Cherry 151 58% Fair
Almost Auburn 156 57% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 130

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

Working with Cosmo 130

On white fabric
10:1
On dark fabric
2.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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

Cosmo 130 sits a hair from Cosmo 3311 (ΔE 2.39) — 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 130

Cosmo threads that pair well with 130, 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 130 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 130

Cosmo 130 sits in the reds family as a medium-dark, vivid shade with red-orange tones. With a intense and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 130 — what color is it?

Cosmo 130 is a medium-dark red thread (hex #6D3022, RGB 109, 48, 34). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 130?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 130 is DMC 400 (Mahogany dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 88%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 83%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 130?

The closest Cosmo threads to 130 are 3311 (ΔE 2.39), 131 (ΔE 5.76), and 2310 (ΔE 6.21). These are useful substitutes when 130 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 130 good for?

Cosmo 130 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 130.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 130?

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, 130 has a contrast ratio of about 10:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.