Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2105

Reds family

Cosmo 2105 has hex #DB4F6E and RGB 219, 79, 110. This medium-light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#DB4F6E
RGB
219, 79, 110
HSL
347°, 66%, 58%
Lab
53.8, 57.0, 12.4
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
66%
Rich
Hue
347°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2105

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

Cosmo 2105

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2105

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

Working with Cosmo 2105

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2835, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.82). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2105

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2105, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Cosmo 2105 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 2105

Cosmo 2105 is a medium-light, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2105?

Cosmo 2105 is a medium-light red shade (hex #DB4F6E, RGB 219, 79, 110) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2105?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2105 is DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3833 (Raspberry light, 88%) and DMC 335 (Rose, 85%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2105?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2105 are 2835 (ΔE 2.82), 205A (ΔE 4.23), and 115A (ΔE 4.44). These are useful substitutes when 2105 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2105?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2105 for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-light 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 2105?

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, 2105 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.