Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2241

Reds family

Below: Cosmo 2241, a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #89212B and RGB 137, 33, 43. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#89212B
RGB
137, 33, 43
HSL
354°, 61%, 33%
Lab
30.8, 44.0, 20.6
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
354°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2241

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

Cosmo 2241

Sullivans

Shell Pink Dark 45365 98% Excellent
Christmas Red Dark 45108 78% Approx
Rosewood Medium 45456 77% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark 45465 77% Approx
Raspberry Very Dark 45492 77% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bandana 094 91% Good
Cupid 012 90% Good
Bing Cherry 151 84% Good
Manor Red 101 81% Good
Razzleberry 161 70% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2241

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

Cosmo 2241
Cosmo 467 Very close ΔE 3.49 Cosmo 466 Very close ΔE 3.54 Cosmo 242 Very close ΔE 4.19 Cosmo 655 Very close ΔE 4.86 Cosmo 4300 Noticeable ΔE 5.53 Cosmo 858 Noticeable ΔE 6.09 Cosmo 108 Noticeable ΔE 6.17 Cosmo 1241 Noticeable ΔE 7.12

Working with Cosmo 2241

On white fabric
9.1:1
On dark fabric
2.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

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 2241

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2241, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2241
902 Cosmo 902
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2241
578 Cosmo 578 2224 Cosmo 2224
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2241
338 Cosmo 338 376 Cosmo 376
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2241
464 Cosmo 464 441 Cosmo 441 440 Cosmo 440

Reds Family

Cosmo 2241 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

2241 2241 2241 466 466 466 2129 2129 2129 426 426 426 242 242 242 435 435 435 655 655 655 467 467 467 3311 3311 3311 4300 4300 4300 130 130 130

About Cosmo 2241

Meet Cosmo 2241 — a vivid, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The intense and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to poppies and cardinal birds. Stitchers frequently choose it for apple motifs and ladybug designs in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2241 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2241 is a medium-dark red thread (hex #89212B, RGB 137, 33, 43). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2241?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2241 is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 816 (Garnet, 86%) and DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 84%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2241?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2241 are 467 (ΔE 3.49), 466 (ΔE 3.54), and 242 (ΔE 4.19). These are useful substitutes when 2241 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2241 good for?

Cosmo 2241 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2241.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2241?

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, 2241 has a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 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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