Cosmo Embroidery Floss

466

Reds family

Cosmo 466 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #8F3234 and RGB values 143, 50, 52. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#8F3234
RGB
143, 50, 52
HSL
359°, 48%, 38%
Lab
34.7, 39.5, 20.0
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
48%
Muted
Hue
359°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 466

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

Cosmo 466

Sullivans

Shell Pink Dark 45365 82% Good
Shell Pink Medium 45366 80% Good
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 78% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Dark 45465 73% Approx
Terra Cotta 45427 72% Approx

Crescent Colours

Manor Red 101 97% Excellent
Bandana 094 82% Good
Cupid 012 75% Approx
Used Brick 090 74% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 73% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 466

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

Cosmo 466
Cosmo 2241 Very close ΔE 3.54 Cosmo 465 Very close ΔE 4.42 Cosmo 858 Very close ΔE 4.98 Cosmo 108 Close ΔE 5.08 Cosmo 467 Noticeable ΔE 5.62 Cosmo 242 Noticeable ΔE 5.7 Cosmo 241A Noticeable ΔE 6.54 Cosmo 655 Noticeable ΔE 6.61

Working with Cosmo 466

On white fabric
7.9:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
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 466

Cosmo threads that pair well with 466, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
466
902 Cosmo 902
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
466
578 Cosmo 578 224 Cosmo 224
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
466
338 Cosmo 338 376 Cosmo 376
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
466
464 Cosmo 464 441 Cosmo 441 440 Cosmo 440

Reds Family

Cosmo 466 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

466 466 466 188 188 188 108 108 108 858 858 858 129 129 129 236 236 236 2129 2129 2129 426 426 426 242 242 242 435 435 435 2241 2241 2241

About Cosmo 466

Cosmo 466 sits in the reds family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a rich and grounded presence to projects featuring ladybug designs or barn scenes. Look for it in charts that feature tomato patterns or roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 466 — what color is it?

Cosmo 466 is a medium-dark red thread (hex #8F3234, RGB 143, 50, 52). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 466?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 466 is DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 22 (Alizarin, 85%) and DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta, 81%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 466?

The closest Cosmo threads to 466 are 2241 (ΔE 3.54), 465 (ΔE 4.42), and 858 (ΔE 4.98). These are useful substitutes when 466 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 466 good for?

Cosmo 466 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 466.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 466?

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, 466 has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 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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