Cosmo Embroidery Floss

206

Reds family

Below: Cosmo 206, a medium, vivid red shade with hex #E02C4F and RGB 224, 44, 79. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#E02C4F
RGB
224, 44, 79
HSL
348°, 74%, 53%
Lab
49.8, 68.2, 25.7
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
74%
Rich
Hue
348°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 206

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

Cosmo 206

Sullivans

Raspberry Medium 45430 93% Good
Rose 45068 84% Good
Carnation Dark 45244 82% Good
Carnation Medium 45245 80% Good
Salmon Dark 45339 74% Approx

Crescent Colours

Sunset 059 72% Approx
Ripe Melon 026 70% Approx
Carrie Berry 051 67% Approx
Crab Cakes 080 64% Fair
Clay Pot 078 60% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 206

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

Cosmo 206
Cosmo 240 Very close ΔE 4.15 Cosmo 2115 Noticeable ΔE 5.67 Cosmo 3115 Noticeable ΔE 6.19 Cosmo 2835 Noticeable ΔE 6.36 Cosmo 106 Noticeable ΔE 6.37 Cosmo 2343 Noticeable ΔE 6.97 Cosmo 2105 Noticeable ΔE 7.23 Cosmo 836 Noticeable ΔE 7.5

Working with Cosmo 206

On white fabric
4.5:1
On dark fabric
4.6:1
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.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Cosmo 206 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 206

Cosmo threads that pair well with 206, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
206
900 Cosmo 900
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
206
2186 Cosmo 2186 504 Cosmo 504
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
206
274 Cosmo 274 2026 Cosmo 2026
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
206
242 Cosmo 242 836 Cosmo 836 852 Cosmo 852

Reds Family

Cosmo 206 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

206 206 206 2343 2343 2343 757 757 757 404 404 404 758 758 758 838 838 838 2186 2186 2186 128 128 128 405 405 405 464 464 464 798 798 798

About Cosmo 206

Cosmo 206 sits in the reds family as a medium, vivid shade with warm crimson tones. The vibrant and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ladybug designs and barn scenes. Expect to see it used in tomato patterns and roses across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 206 — what color is it?

Cosmo 206 is a medium red thread (hex #E02C4F, RGB 224, 44, 79). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 206?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 206 is DMC 891 (Carnation dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium, 76%) and DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 75%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 206?

The closest Cosmo threads to 206 are 240 (ΔE 4.15), 2115 (ΔE 5.67), and 3115 (ΔE 6.19). These are useful substitutes when 206 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 206 good for?

Cosmo 206 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 206.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 206?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 206 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 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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