Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2129

Reds family

Cosmo 2129 has hex #95432C and RGB 149, 67, 44. This medium-dark, 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
#95432C
RGB
149, 67, 44
HSL
13°, 54%, 38%
Lab
38.9, 32.8, 30.2
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
54%
Rich
Hue
13°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2129

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

Cosmo 2129

Sullivans

Golden Brown 45423 81% Good
Mahogany Medium 45049 81% Good
Brown Very Light 45096 75% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 72% Approx
Topaz Ultra Very Dark 45198 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Almost Auburn 156 92% Good
Fallen Leaves 067 79% Approx
Used Brick 090 77% Approx
Just Rust 144 74% Approx
Calico Kitty 096 72% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2129

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

Working with Cosmo 2129

On white fabric
6.7:1
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.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 129 is so near (ΔE 1.27), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2129

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2129, 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 2129 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 2129

Cosmo 2129 is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2129 look like?

Cosmo 2129 is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #95432C and RGB 149, 67, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2129?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2129 is DMC 920 (Copper medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 82%) and DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 71%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2129?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2129 are 129 (ΔE 1.27), 188 (ΔE 5.35), and 465 (ΔE 7.29). These are useful substitutes when 2129 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2129?

Reach for Cosmo 2129 when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2129.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2129?

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, 2129 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 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.