131
Reds family
Below: Cosmo 131, a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #58251F and RGB 88, 37, 31. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 131
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 131
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 131
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 131
Cosmo threads that pair well with 131, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 131 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 131
A dark, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 131 with true red tones. The dark and rich character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 131?
Cosmo 131 is a dark red shade (hex #58251F, RGB 88, 37, 31) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 131?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 131 is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 79%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 131?
The closest Cosmo threads to 131 are 656 (ΔE 3.86), 245 (ΔE 5.55), and 130 (ΔE 5.76). These are useful substitutes when 131 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 131?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 131 for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The dark 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 131?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 131 has a contrast ratio of about 12.4:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.