656
Reds family
Cosmo 656 is a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #522022 and RGB values 82, 32, 34. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 656
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 656
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 656
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 656
Cosmo threads that pair well with 656, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 656 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 656
Meet Cosmo 656 — a moderately saturated, dark hand-dyed thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its strong and confident presence shines in poppies and cardinal birds alike. Pull this thread for apple motifs or ladybug designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 656 — what color is it?
Cosmo 656 is a dark red thread (hex #522022, RGB 82, 32, 34). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 656?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 656 is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 75%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 73%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 656?
The closest Cosmo threads to 656 are 131 (ΔE 3.86), 245 (ΔE 4.37), and 225 (ΔE 5.16). These are useful substitutes when 656 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 656 good for?
Cosmo 656 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 656.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 656?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 656 has a contrast ratio of about 13.2:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.