444A
Reds family
Cosmo 444A has hex #F05144 and RGB 240, 81, 68. This medium-light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 444A
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 444A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 444A
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 444A 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 443, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.84). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 444A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 444A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 444A in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 444A
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 444A with true red tones. Its tone is fresh and confident, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 444A?
Cosmo 444A is a medium-light red shade (hex #F05144, RGB 240, 81, 68) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 444A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 444A is DMC 351 (Coral) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 608 (Burnt Orange, 72%) and DMC 3340 (Apricot medium, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 444A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 444A are 443 (ΔE 2.84), 445A (ΔE 3.42), and 343 (ΔE 4.05). These are useful substitutes when 444A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 444A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 444A for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-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 444A?
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, 444A has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.