Cosmo Embroidery Floss

3651

Reds family

Cosmo 3651 is a very light, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #EBC7C7 and RGB values 235, 199, 199. 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.

Hex
#EBC7C7
RGB
235, 199, 199
HSL
0°, 47%, 85%
Lab
83.2, 12.7, 4.7
Lightness
85%
Very light
Saturation
47%
Muted
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 3651

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

Cosmo 3651

Sullivans

Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 90% Good
Apricot Very Light 45495 79% Approx
Baby Pink 45220 76% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 74% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bambino 076 70% Approx
Spun Sugar 030 69% Approx
Rosy Glow 140 68% Approx
Fleur de Lilac 123 43% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 42% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 3651

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

Working with Cosmo 3651

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
beige

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

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 3651 sits a hair from Cosmo 103A (ΔE 2.68) — 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 3651

Cosmo threads that pair well with 3651, 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 3651 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 3651

Meet Cosmo 3651 — a moderately saturated, very light hand-dyed thread in the reds family with true red tones. Its soft and bright presence shines in roses and hearts alike. Pull this thread for holiday designs or bold accents when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 3651 — what color is it?

Cosmo 3651 is a very light red thread (hex #EBC7C7, RGB 235, 199, 199). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 3651?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 3651 is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 79%) and DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 74%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 3651?

The closest Cosmo threads to 3651 are 103A (ΔE 2.68), 232 (ΔE 4.24), and 832 (ΔE 5.17). These are useful substitutes when 3651 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 3651 good for?

Cosmo 3651 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3651.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 3651?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3651 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.