Cosmo Embroidery Floss

406

Reds family

Cosmo 406 has hex #C03627 and RGB 192, 54, 39. 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

#C03627

RGB

192, 54, 39

HSL

6°, 66%, 45%

Lab

44.2, 53.9, 40.9

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

66%

Rich

Hue

6°

Family

Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 406

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

Cosmo 406

Sullivans

Copper 45267 86% Good

Burnt Orange Dark 45251 82% Good

Salmon Very Dark 45072 80% Good

Christmas Red 45062 78% Approx

Coral Dark 45073 78% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Lobster Claw 73% Approx Persimmon 65% Approx Sunset 64% Fair Candied Yams 60% Fair Colonial Copper 52% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Fire 2268 86% Good Grenadine (obsolete) 2244 77% Approx Liberty 2269 72% Approx Candy Apple 2268a 71% Approx Bluecoat Red 6850 65% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Cherry Bark 1120 52% Fair Mulberry 0350 45% Fair Habanero 0592 36% Fair Country Redwood 0511 33% Fair Raspberry Parfait 0380 26% Fair

Valdani

Coral medium 64 75% Approx Coral dark 65 73% Approx Terra Cotta medium 811 65% Approx Terra Cotta 812 57% Fair Salmon very dark O534 50% Fair

Crescent Colours

Ruby Slippers 136 74% Approx

Crab Cakes 080 71% Approx

Lobster Claw 174 66% Approx

Chili Pepper 167 66% Approx

Cherry Tomato 034 61% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 406

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

Cosmo 406

Cosmo 187 Near identical ΔE 1.94 Cosmo 344 Very close ΔE 4.28 Cosmo 800 Very close ΔE 4.3 Cosmo 855 Very close ΔE 4.44 Cosmo 345 Noticeable ΔE 5.55 Cosmo 798 Noticeable ΔE 5.73 Cosmo 857 Noticeable ΔE 5.9 Cosmo 188 Noticeable ΔE 5.97

Working with Cosmo 406

On white fabric

5.5:1

On dark fabric

3.8:1

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.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 406 sits a hair from Cosmo 187 (ΔE 1.94) — 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 406

Cosmo threads that pair well with 406, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast

406

566 Cosmo 566

Analogous

Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions

406

706 Cosmo 706 506 Cosmo 506

Triadic

Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced

406

276 Cosmo 276 414A Cosmo 414A

Monochromatic

Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

406

467 Cosmo 467 753 Cosmo 753 752 Cosmo 752

Reds Family

Cosmo 406 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

406 406 406 344 344 344 855 855 855 106 106 106 240 240 240 187 187 187 3115 3115 3115 800 800 800 857 857 857 654 654 654 107 107 107

About Cosmo 406

Cosmo 406 sits in the reds family as a medium, vivid shade with true red tones. It has a vibrant and steady feel that suits bold accents and berries particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with valentines or poppies for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 406 — what color is it?

Cosmo 406 is a medium red thread (hex #C03627, RGB 192, 54, 39). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 406?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 406 is DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 350 (Coral medium, 75%) and DMC 666 (Christmas Red bright, 74%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 406?

The closest Cosmo threads to 406 are 187 (ΔE 1.94), 344 (ΔE 4.28), and 800 (ΔE 4.3). These are useful substitutes when 406 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 406 good for?

Cosmo 406 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 406.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 406?

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, 406 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

Cosmo Color Chart Cosmo ↔ DMC Conversion

406