Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2186

Reds family

Cosmo 2186 has hex #CB5435 and RGB 203, 84, 53. This medium, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#CB5435
RGB
203, 84, 53
HSL
12°, 59%, 50%
Lab
51.0, 45.5, 41.2
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
59%
Rich
Hue
12°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2186

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

Cosmo 2186

Sullivans

Mahogany Light 45389 95% Excellent
Golden Brown Medium 45305 90% Good
Copper Light 45268 72% Approx
Copper 45267 70% Approx
Coral 45075 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Persimmon 142 86% Good
Lobster Claw 174 77% Approx
Pumpkin Harvest 057 69% Approx
Candied Yams 006 68% Approx
Orangena 106 64% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2186

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

Cosmo 2186
Cosmo 128 Very close ΔE 3.56 Cosmo 405 Very close ΔE 3.89 Cosmo 404 Close ΔE 5.36 Cosmo 187 Noticeable ΔE 5.71 Cosmo 186 Noticeable ΔE 5.93 Cosmo 754 Noticeable ΔE 6.33 Cosmo 757 Noticeable ΔE 6.56 Cosmo 445A Noticeable ΔE 6.98

Working with Cosmo 2186

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2186

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2186, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2186
566 Cosmo 566
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2186
705A Cosmo 705A 2835 Cosmo 2835
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2186
337 Cosmo 337 414A Cosmo 414A
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2186
130 Cosmo 130 753 Cosmo 753 752 Cosmo 752

Reds Family

Cosmo 2186 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

2186 2186 2186 757 757 757 404 404 404 758 758 758 838 838 838 206 206 206 128 128 128 405 405 405 464 464 464 798 798 798 344 344 344

About Cosmo 2186

A vivid, medium member of the reds family, Cosmo 2186 is a hand-dyed floss with red-orange tones. Its tone is rich and lively, making it a popular choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for berries or valentines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2186 look like?

Cosmo 2186 is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #CB5435 and RGB 203, 84, 53. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2186?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2186 is DMC 921 (Copper) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 79%) and DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 75%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2186?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2186 are 128 (ΔE 3.56), 405 (ΔE 3.89), and 404 (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 2186 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2186?

Reach for Cosmo 2186 when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2186.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2186?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2186 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 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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