245
Reds family
Cosmo 245 is a dark, vivid red shade with hex code #611921 and RGB values 97, 25, 33. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 245
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 245
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 245
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 2.45), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 245
Cosmo threads that pair well with 245, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 245 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 245
A vivid, dark member of the reds family, Cosmo 245 is a hand-dyed floss with warm crimson tones. Its bold and saturated presence shines in apple motifs and ladybug designs alike. Pull this thread for barn scenes or tomato patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 245 look like?
Cosmo 245 is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #611921 and RGB 97, 25, 33. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 245?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 245 is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 82%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 80%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 245?
The closest Cosmo threads to 245 are 437 (ΔE 2.45), 246 (ΔE 2.83), and 4300 (ΔE 3.59). These are useful substitutes when 245 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 245?
Reach for Cosmo 245 when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 245.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 245?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 245 has a contrast ratio of about 12.6:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.