Cosmo Embroidery Floss

465

Reds family

Below: Cosmo 465, a medium, moderately saturated red shade with hex #9E3F3D and RGB 158, 63, 61. 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.

Hex
#9E3F3D
RGB
158, 63, 61
HSL
1°, 44%, 43%
Lab
39.9, 39.4, 21.5
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
1°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 465

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

Cosmo 465

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Medium 45079 84% Good
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 80% Good
Shell Pink Medium 45366 79% Approx
Terra Cotta 45427 75% Approx
Rose Deep 45052 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Used Brick 090 84% Good
Red Currant 182 81% Good
Manor Red 101 80% Good
Cherry Tomato 034 80% Good
Calico Kitty 096 78% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 465

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

Cosmo 465
Cosmo 466 Very close ΔE 4.42 Cosmo 108 Close ΔE 5.11 Cosmo 858 Close ΔE 5.24 Cosmo 188 Close ΔE 5.31 Cosmo 241A Noticeable ΔE 5.55 Cosmo 346 Noticeable ΔE 5.77 Cosmo 857 Noticeable ΔE 5.79 Cosmo 107 Noticeable ΔE 5.91

Working with Cosmo 465

On white fabric
6.5:1
On dark fabric
3.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 465

Cosmo threads that pair well with 465, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
465
902 Cosmo 902
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
465
309 Cosmo 309 2223 Cosmo 2223
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
465
276 Cosmo 276 376 Cosmo 376
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
465
467 Cosmo 467 441 Cosmo 441 440 Cosmo 440

Reds Family

Cosmo 465 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

465 465 465 3115 3115 3115 800 800 800 857 857 857 654 654 654 107 107 107 345 345 345 241A 241A 241A 346 346 346 188 188 188 108 108 108

About Cosmo 465

A moderately saturated, medium member of the reds family, Cosmo 465 is a hand-dyed floss with true red tones. The rich and warm 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 465 look like?

Cosmo 465 is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #9E3F3D and RGB 158, 63, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 465?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 465 is DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 74%) and DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 73%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 465?

The closest Cosmo threads to 465 are 466 (ΔE 4.42), 108 (ΔE 5.11), and 858 (ΔE 5.24). These are useful substitutes when 465 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 465?

Reach for Cosmo 465 when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 465.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 465?

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, 465 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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