Cosmo Embroidery Floss

188

Reds family

Looking up Cosmo 188? It's a medium-dark red shade (#A43328 / RGB 164, 51, 40). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#A43328
RGB
164, 51, 40
HSL
5°, 61%, 40%
Lab
38.6, 45.8, 32.8
Lightness
40%
Medium
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
5°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 188

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

Cosmo 188

Sullivans

Terra Cotta 45427 87% Good
Copper Medium 45266 86% Good
Golden Brown 45423 82% Good
Mahogany Medium 45049 78% Approx
Terra Cotta Medium 45079 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Chili Pepper 167 94% Good
Used Brick 090 74% Approx
Ruby Slippers 136 72% Approx
Almost Auburn 156 70% Approx
Cherry Tomato 034 70% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 188

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

Cosmo 188
Cosmo 346 Very close ΔE 3.7 Cosmo 858 Very close ΔE 4.18 Cosmo 345 Very close ΔE 4.19 Cosmo 129 Very close ΔE 4.23 Cosmo 857 Close ΔE 5.04 Cosmo 241A Close ΔE 5.31 Cosmo 465 Close ΔE 5.31 Cosmo 2129 Close ΔE 5.35

Working with Cosmo 188

On white fabric
6.8:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

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 188

Cosmo threads that pair well with 188, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
188
375 Cosmo 375
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
188
706 Cosmo 706 815 Cosmo 815
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
188
276 Cosmo 276 376 Cosmo 376
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
188
467 Cosmo 467 342 Cosmo 342 852 Cosmo 852

Reds Family

Cosmo 188 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

188 188 188 107 107 107 465 465 465 345 345 345 241A 241A 241A 346 346 346 108 108 108 858 858 858 129 129 129 236 236 236 466 466 466

About Cosmo 188

A vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family, Cosmo 188 is a hand-dyed floss with true red tones. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It also turns up in patterns built around berries and valentines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 188 look like?

Cosmo 188 is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #A43328 and RGB 164, 51, 40. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 188?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 188 is DMC 920 (Copper medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta, 80%) and DMC 919 (Red Copper, 78%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 188?

The closest Cosmo threads to 188 are 346 (ΔE 3.7), 858 (ΔE 4.18), and 345 (ΔE 4.19). These are useful substitutes when 188 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 188?

Reach for Cosmo 188 when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 188.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 188?

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, 188 has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 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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