Cosmo Embroidery Floss

351

Reds family

Need details on Cosmo 351? This very light, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #F8DFD8, RGB 248, 223, 216. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#F8DFD8
RGB
248, 223, 216
HSL
13°, 70%, 91%
Lab
90.6, 7.5, 6.5
Lightness
91%
Very light
Saturation
70%
Rich
Hue
13°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 351

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

Cosmo 351

Sullivans

Peach Very Light 45286 65% Approx
Mocha Brown Ultra Light 45464 63% Fair
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 62% Fair
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 62% Fair
Tawny Very Light 45385 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cloud 010 48% Fair
Rosy Glow 140 47% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 45% Fair
Bambino 076 42% Fair
Snowball 186 41% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 351

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

Working with Cosmo 351

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Pale shades like Cosmo 351 do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 102, is barely a step away (ΔE 0.47). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 351

Cosmo threads that pair well with 351, 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 351 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 351

A very light, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 351 with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and luminous, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 351?

Cosmo 351 is a very light red shade (hex #F8DFD8, RGB 248, 223, 216) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 351?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 351 is DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 948 (Peach very light, 69%) and DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 68%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 351?

The closest Cosmo threads to 351 are 102 (ΔE 0.47), 101 (ΔE 4.92), and 111 (ΔE 5.15). These are useful substitutes when 351 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 351?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 351 for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Can Cosmo 351 be used for highlights?

351 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.