Cosmo Embroidery Floss

467

Reds family

Looking up Cosmo 467? It's a medium-dark red shade (#792224 / RGB 121, 34, 36). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#792224
RGB
121, 34, 36
HSL
359°, 56%, 30%
Lab
27.7, 37.7, 20.5
Lightness
30%
Dark
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
359°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 467

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

Cosmo 467

Sullivans

Rosewood Medium 45456 93% Good
Shell Pink Very Dark 45044 85% Good
Shell Pink Dark 45365 82% Good
Raspberry Very Dark 45492 82% Good
Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark 45147 81% Good

Crescent Colours

Cupid 012 91% Good
Bing Cherry 151 88% Good
Bandana 094 77% Approx
Manor Red 101 70% Approx
Razzleberry 161 66% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 467

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

Working with Cosmo 467

On white fabric
10.2:1
On dark fabric
2.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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 467

Cosmo threads that pair well with 467, 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 467 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 467

A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 467 with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as strong and rich — a go-to choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around roses and hearts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 467?

Cosmo 467 is a medium-dark red shade (hex #792224, RGB 121, 34, 36) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 467?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 467 is DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 81%) and DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 80%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 467?

The closest Cosmo threads to 467 are 2241 (ΔE 3.49), 655 (ΔE 4.08), and 4300 (ΔE 4.33). These are useful substitutes when 467 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 467?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 467 for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark 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 467?

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, 467 has a contrast ratio of about 10.2:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.