Cosmo Embroidery Floss

3115

Reds family

Cosmo 3115 has hex #C81B45 and RGB 200, 27, 69. This medium, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#C81B45
RGB
200, 27, 69
HSL
345°, 76%, 45%
Lab
43.5, 65.1, 22.8
Lightness
45%
Medium
Saturation
76%
Rich
Hue
345°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 3115

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

Cosmo 3115

Sullivans

Cranberry Very Dark 45135 87% Good
Cranberry Dark 45136 86% Good
Raspberry Medium 45430 74% Approx
Cyclamen Pink Dark 45401 72% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Dark 45369 72% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cherry Tomato 034 72% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 60% Fair
Crab Cakes 080 58% Fair
Red Currant 182 53% Fair
Ripe Melon 026 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 3115

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

Working with Cosmo 3115

On white fabric
5.7:1
On dark fabric
3.7:1
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 3115 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 240, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.08). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 3115

Cosmo threads that pair well with 3115, 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 3115 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 3115

Cosmo 3115 is a medium, vivid shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a confident and warm feel that suits cardinal birds and apple motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ladybug designs or barn scenes for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 3115?

Cosmo 3115 is a medium red shade (hex #C81B45, RGB 200, 27, 69) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 3115?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 3115 is DMC 3832 (Raspberry medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 309 (Rose deep, 74%) and DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 74%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 3115?

The closest Cosmo threads to 3115 are 240 (ΔE 2.08), 106 (ΔE 2.98), and 107 (ΔE 3.76). These are useful substitutes when 3115 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 3115?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 3115 for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. 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 3115?

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, 3115 has a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.