441
Reds family
Below: Cosmo 441, a light, highly saturated red shade with hex #F28981 and RGB 242, 137, 129. 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 441
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 441
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 441
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 441 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 441
Cosmo threads that pair well with 441, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 441 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 441
A light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 441 with true red tones. The fresh and easy character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 441?
Cosmo 441 is a light red shade (hex #F28981, RGB 242, 137, 129) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 441?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 441 is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 69%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 441?
The closest Cosmo threads to 441 are 852 (ΔE 3.46), 462 (ΔE 6.14), and 853 (ΔE 6.49). These are useful substitutes when 441 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 441?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 441 for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 441?
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, 441 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.