Cosmo Embroidery Floss

4300

Reds family

Below: Cosmo 4300, a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #71202B and RGB 113, 32, 43. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#71202B
RGB
113, 32, 43
HSL
352°, 56%, 28%
Lab
25.9, 36.3, 13.3
Lightness
28%
Dark
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
352°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 4300

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

Cosmo 4300

Sullivans

Rosewood Medium 45456 83% Good
Plum Dark 45262 81% Good
Mauve Dark 45355 80% Good
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 78% Approx
Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark 45147 77% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bing Cherry 151 87% Good
Cupid 012 77% Approx
Razzleberry 161 77% Approx
Bandana 094 74% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 66% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 4300

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

Working with Cosmo 4300

On white fabric
10.8:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 655 is so near (ΔE 1.44), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 4300

Cosmo threads that pair well with 4300, 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 4300 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 4300

A vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family, Cosmo 4300 is a hand-dyed floss with warm crimson tones. The deep and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to apple motifs and ladybug designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for barn scenes and tomato patterns in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 4300 look like?

Cosmo 4300 is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #71202B and RGB 113, 32, 43. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 4300?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 4300 is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 86%) and DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark, 82%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 4300?

The closest Cosmo threads to 4300 are 655 (ΔE 1.44), 246 (ΔE 2.11), and 437 (ΔE 3.01). These are useful substitutes when 4300 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 4300?

Reach for Cosmo 4300 when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 4300.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 4300?

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 4300 has a contrast ratio of about 10.8:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.