346
Reds family
Cosmo 346 is a medium, vivid red shade with hex code #AE2229 and RGB values 174, 34, 41. 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 346
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 346
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 346
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 346 sits a hair from Cosmo 345 (ΔE 1.67) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 346
Cosmo threads that pair well with 346, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 346 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 346
Meet Cosmo 346 — a vivid, medium hand-dyed thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its vibrant and steady presence shines in poppies and cardinal birds alike. Pull this thread for apple motifs or ladybug designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 346 — what color is it?
Cosmo 346 is a medium red thread (hex #AE2229, RGB 174, 34, 41). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 346?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 346 is DMC 349 (Coral dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 85%) and DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark, 83%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 346?
The closest Cosmo threads to 346 are 345 (ΔE 1.67), 241A (ΔE 1.95), and 858 (ΔE 2.12). These are useful substitutes when 346 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 346 good for?
Cosmo 346 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 346.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 346?
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, 346 has a contrast ratio of about 6.9:1 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.