Cosmo Embroidery Floss

464

Reds family

Need details on Cosmo 464? This medium, moderately saturated red hand-dyed shade is hex #AE534F, RGB 174, 83, 79. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#AE534F
RGB
174, 83, 79
HSL
3°, 38%, 50%
Lab
46.6, 36.8, 20.0
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 464

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

Cosmo 464

Sullivans

Rosewood Light 45457 76% Approx
Terra Cotta Medium 45079 73% Approx
Desert Sand 45334 72% Approx
Terra Cotta Light 45391 71% Approx
Clay Brown (3773) 45088 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Red Currant 182 87% Good
Calico Kitty 096 78% Approx
Crab Cakes 080 71% Approx
Tennesee Red Clay 131 67% Approx
Cherry Tomato 034 67% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 464

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

Working with Cosmo 464

On white fabric
5.1:1
On dark fabric
4.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 464

Cosmo threads that pair well with 464, 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 464 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 464

Cosmo 464 is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with true red tones. With a balanced and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in cardinal birds and apple motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 464?

Cosmo 464 is a medium red shade (hex #AE534F, RGB 174, 83, 79) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 464?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 464 is DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 75%) and DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 69%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 464?

The closest Cosmo threads to 464 are 855 (ΔE 6.13), 465 (ΔE 6.35), and 106 (ΔE 7.1). These are useful substitutes when 464 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 464?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 464 for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium 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 464?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 464 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.