Cosmo Embroidery Floss

654

Reds family

Need details on Cosmo 654? This medium, moderately saturated red hand-dyed shade is hex #99465A, RGB 153, 70, 90. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#99465A
RGB
153, 70, 90
HSL
346°, 37%, 44%
Lab
41.0, 36.8, 5.0
Lightness
44%
Medium
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
346°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 654

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

Cosmo 654

Sullivans

Shell Pink Light 45045 86% Good
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 81% Good
Mauve 45356 73% Approx
Shell Pink Medium 45366 62% Fair
Plum Medium 45263 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Prickly Pear 025 82% Good
House Wine 035 78% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 67% Approx
Razzleberry 161 57% Fair
Jelly Roll 098 56% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 654

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

Working with Cosmo 654

On white fabric
6.2:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

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 654

Cosmo threads that pair well with 654, 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 654 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Cosmo 654

A medium, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 654 with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and warm, perfect for berries and valentines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on poppies and cardinal birds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 654?

Cosmo 654 is a medium red shade (hex #99465A, RGB 153, 70, 90) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 654?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 654 is DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3687 (Mauve, 73%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 72%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 654?

The closest Cosmo threads to 654 are 434 (ΔE 3.85), 224 (ΔE 5.55), and 815 (ΔE 5.56). These are useful substitutes when 654 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 654?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 654 for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. 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 654?

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, 654 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.