Cosmo Embroidery Floss

426

Reds family

Need details on Cosmo 426? This medium-dark, moderately saturated red hand-dyed shade is hex #74473D, RGB 116, 71, 61. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#74473D
RGB
116, 71, 61
HSL
11°, 31%, 35%
Lab
35.1, 18.0, 14.1
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
31%
Muted
Hue
11°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 426

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

Cosmo 426

Sullivans

Beige Brown Medium 45238 78% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 71% Approx
Cocoa 45458 68% Approx
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 66% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Wild Berries 177 73% Approx
Rod and Reel 116 70% Approx
Wisconsin Woods 114 68% Approx
Used Brick 090 60% Fair
Whatley Woodlands 153 57% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 426

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

Cosmo 426
Cosmo 3311 Close ΔE 5.26 Cosmo 2310 Noticeable ΔE 5.64 Cosmo 386 Noticeable ΔE 7.1 Cosmo 130 Noticeable ΔE 7.45 Cosmo 236 Noticeable ΔE 8.09 Cosmo 384 Noticeable ΔE 8.19 Cosmo 578 Noticeable ΔE 8.58 Cosmo 310 Noticeable ΔE 9.18

Working with Cosmo 426

On white fabric
7.7:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 426

Cosmo threads that pair well with 426, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
426
983 Cosmo 983
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
426
578 Cosmo 578 236 Cosmo 236
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
426
2536A Cosmo 2536A 166 Cosmo 166
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
426
131 Cosmo 131 424 Cosmo 424 851 Cosmo 851

Reds Family

Cosmo 426 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

426 426 426 858 858 858 129 129 129 236 236 236 466 466 466 2129 2129 2129 242 242 242 435 435 435 2241 2241 2241 655 655 655 467 467 467

About Cosmo 426

Cosmo 426 sits in the reds family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with red-orange tones. With a rich and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 426 — what color is it?

Cosmo 426 is a medium-dark red thread (hex #74473D, RGB 116, 71, 61). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 426?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 426 is DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium, 81%) and DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 75%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 426?

The closest Cosmo threads to 426 are 3311 (ΔE 5.26), 2310 (ΔE 5.64), and 386 (ΔE 7.1). These are useful substitutes when 426 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 426 good for?

Cosmo 426 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 426.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 426?

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, 426 has a contrast ratio of about 7.7:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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