225
Reds family
Below: Cosmo 225, a dark, vivid red shade with hex #5A1526 and RGB 90, 21, 38. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 225
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 225
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 225
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because Cosmo 437 is so near (ΔE 2.91), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 225
Cosmo threads that pair well with 225, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 225 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 225
A vivid, dark member of the reds family, Cosmo 225 is a hand-dyed floss with warm crimson tones. The bold and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to holiday designs and bold accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for berries and valentines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 225 look like?
Cosmo 225 is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #5A1526 and RGB 90, 21, 38. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 225?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 225 is DMC 814 (Garnet dark) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 87%) and DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 76%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 225?
The closest Cosmo threads to 225 are 437 (ΔE 2.91), 226 (ΔE 3.08), and 246 (ΔE 4.13). These are useful substitutes when 225 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 225?
Reach for Cosmo 225 when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 225.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 225?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 225 has a contrast ratio of about 13.4:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.