4311
Reds family
Need details on Cosmo 4311? This dark, moderately saturated red hand-dyed shade is hex #422520, RGB 66, 37, 32. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 4311
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 4311
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 4311
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Cosmo 4311 is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Cosmo 4311 sits a hair from Cosmo 2311 (ΔE 2.89) — 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 4311
Cosmo threads that pair well with 4311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 4311 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 4311
Meet Cosmo 4311 — a moderately saturated, dark hand-dyed thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as strong and confident, perfect for poppies and cardinal birds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on apple motifs and ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 4311 — what color is it?
Cosmo 4311 is a dark red thread (hex #422520, RGB 66, 37, 32). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 4311?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 4311 is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 79%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 76%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 4311?
The closest Cosmo threads to 4311 are 2311 (ΔE 2.89), 247 (ΔE 5.83), and 656 (ΔE 6.81). These are useful substitutes when 4311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 4311 good for?
Cosmo 4311 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 4311.
Is Cosmo 4311 good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 4311 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.