247
Reds family
Cosmo 247 has hex #351D21 and RGB 53, 29, 33. This dark, muted red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 247
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 247
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 247
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Cosmo 247 holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 247
Cosmo threads that pair well with 247, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 247 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 247
A dark, muted entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 247 with warm crimson tones. Its tone is dark and steady, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 247?
Cosmo 247 is a dark red shade (hex #351D21, RGB 53, 29, 33) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 247?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 247 is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 154 (Grape very dark, 63%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 58%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 247?
The closest Cosmo threads to 247 are 4311 (ΔE 5.83), 2030 (ΔE 7.23), and 477 (ΔE 7.49). These are useful substitutes when 247 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 247?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 247 for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Cosmo 247 good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 247 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.