241A
Reds family
Below: Cosmo 241A, a medium, vivid red shade with hex #B0202F and RGB 176, 32, 47. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 241A
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 241A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 241A
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 241A is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 108, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.84). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 241A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 241A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 241A in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 241A
Cosmo 241A is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. The confident and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hearts and holiday designs. Expect to see it used in bold accents and berries across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 241A?
Cosmo 241A is a medium red shade (hex #B0202F, RGB 176, 32, 47) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 241A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 241A is DMC 347 (Salmon very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 86%) and DMC 349 (Coral dark, 83%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 241A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 241A are 108 (ΔE 1.84), 346 (ΔE 1.95), and 858 (ΔE 2.47). These are useful substitutes when 241A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 241A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 241A for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium 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 241A?
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, 241A has a contrast ratio of about 6.8:1 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.