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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 4300
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 4300
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 4300
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
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.