Cosmo Embroidery Floss

187

Reds family

Cosmo 187 is a medium, vivid red shade with hex code #C33F2C and RGB values 195, 63, 44. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#C33F2C
RGB
195, 63, 44
HSL
8°, 63%, 47%
Lab
46.1, 51.6, 40.4
Lightness
47%
Medium
Saturation
63%
Rich
Hue
8°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 187

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

Cosmo 187

Sullivans

Copper 45267 90% Good
Orange Spice Dark 45167 75% Approx
Burnt Orange Dark 45251 75% Approx
Mahogany Light 45389 74% Approx
Salmon Very Dark 45072 74% Approx

Crescent Colours

Crab Cakes 080 74% Approx
Lobster Claw 174 73% Approx
Ruby Slippers 136 65% Approx
Persimmon 142 64% Fair
Calico Kitty 096 60% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 187

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

Cosmo 187
Cosmo 406 Near identical ΔE 1.94 Cosmo 855 Very close ΔE 4.86 Cosmo 344 Very close ΔE 4.89 Cosmo 405 Close ΔE 5.34 Cosmo 798 Noticeable ΔE 5.66 Cosmo 2186 Noticeable ΔE 5.71 Cosmo 800 Noticeable ΔE 5.88 Cosmo 838 Noticeable ΔE 6.45

Working with Cosmo 187

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

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

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 406, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.94). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 187

Cosmo threads that pair well with 187, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
187
566 Cosmo 566
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
187
706 Cosmo 706 2115 Cosmo 2115
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
187
275 Cosmo 275 414A Cosmo 414A
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
187
467 Cosmo 467 753 Cosmo 753 752 Cosmo 752

Reds Family

Cosmo 187 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

187 187 187 798 798 798 344 344 344 855 855 855 106 106 106 240 240 240 406 406 406 3115 3115 3115 800 800 800 857 857 857 654 654 654

About Cosmo 187

Cosmo 187 is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a confident and warm presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 187?

Cosmo 187 is a medium red shade (hex #C33F2C, RGB 195, 63, 44) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 187?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 187 is DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 921 (Copper, 81%) and DMC 350 (Coral medium, 77%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 187?

The closest Cosmo threads to 187 are 406 (ΔE 1.94), 855 (ΔE 4.86), and 344 (ΔE 4.89). These are useful substitutes when 187 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 187?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 187 for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium 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 187?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 187 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 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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