Cosmo Embroidery Floss

186

Reds family

Below: Cosmo 186, a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #DA6746 and RGB 218, 103, 70. 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.

Hex
#DA6746
RGB
218, 103, 70
HSL
13°, 67%, 56%
Lab
57.1, 42.8, 39.6
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
67%
Rich
Hue
13°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 186

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

Cosmo 186

Sullivans

Autumn Gold Dark 45451 77% Approx
Copper Light 45268 77% Approx
Orange Spice Light 45169 71% Approx
Golden Brown Medium 45305 68% Approx
Mahogany Very Light 45087 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Persimmon 142 78% Approx
Orangena 106 75% Approx
Tangerine 043 74% Approx
Goldfish 015 64% Fair
Shrimp Cocktail 038 61% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 186

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

Cosmo 186
Cosmo 404 Very close ΔE 4.55 Cosmo 754 Close ΔE 5.08 Cosmo 753 Close ΔE 5.29 Cosmo 403 Noticeable ΔE 5.67 Cosmo 342 Noticeable ΔE 5.7 Cosmo 2186 Noticeable ΔE 5.93 Cosmo 128 Noticeable ΔE 6.18 Cosmo 443 Noticeable ΔE 6.24

Working with Cosmo 186

On white fabric
3.5:1
On dark fabric
6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
coral

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 186

Cosmo threads that pair well with 186, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
186
2023 Cosmo 2023
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
186
575A Cosmo 575A 1105 Cosmo 1105
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
186
336 Cosmo 336 413 Cosmo 413
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
186
130 Cosmo 130 187 Cosmo 187 752 Cosmo 752

Reds Family

Cosmo 186 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

186 186 186 463 463 463 2105 2105 2105 343 343 343 854 854 854 445A 445A 445A 754 754 754 2835 2835 2835 2343 2343 2343 757 757 757 404 404 404

About Cosmo 186

Meet Cosmo 186 — a vivid, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. The crisp and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 186 — what color is it?

Cosmo 186 is a medium-light red thread (hex #DA6746, RGB 218, 103, 70). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 186?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 186 is DMC 922 (Copper light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 73%) and DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark, 68%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 186?

The closest Cosmo threads to 186 are 404 (ΔE 4.55), 754 (ΔE 5.08), and 753 (ΔE 5.29). These are useful substitutes when 186 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 186 good for?

Cosmo 186 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 186.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 186?

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, 186 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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