Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#B0202F
RGB
176, 32, 47
HSL
354°, 69%, 41%
Lab
38.7, 56.4, 29.4
Lightness
41%
Medium
Saturation
69%
Rich
Hue
354°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 241A

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

Cosmo 241A

Sullivans

Rose Deep 45052 93% Good
Christmas Red Medium 45050 89% Good
Rose Very Deep 45064 88% Good
Raspberry Dark 45429 85% Good
Terra Cotta 45427 85% Good

Crescent Colours

Cherry Tomato 034 83% Good
Chili Pepper 167 76% Approx
Manor Red 101 70% Approx
Used Brick 090 61% Fair
Red Currant 182 61% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 241A

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

Working with Cosmo 241A

On white fabric
6.8:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
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.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

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 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.