655
Reds family
Below: Cosmo 655, a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #75262F and RGB 117, 38, 47. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 655
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 655
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 655
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 4300 is so near (ΔE 1.44), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 655
Cosmo threads that pair well with 655, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 655 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 655
Cosmo 655 is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The deep and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for valentines and poppies. Expect to see it used in cardinal birds and apple motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 655 look like?
Cosmo 655 is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #75262F and RGB 117, 38, 47. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 655?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 655 is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark, 80%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 79%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 655?
The closest Cosmo threads to 655 are 4300 (ΔE 1.44), 246 (ΔE 3.46), and 467 (ΔE 4.08). These are useful substitutes when 655 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 655?
Reach for Cosmo 655 when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 655.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 655?
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, 655 has a contrast ratio of about 10.1:1 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.