754
Reds family
Cosmo 754 has hex #ED5031 and RGB 237, 80, 49. This medium-light, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 754
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 754
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 754
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 754 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 404, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.9). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 754
Cosmo threads that pair well with 754, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 754 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 754
Cosmo 754 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 754?
Cosmo 754 is a medium-light red shade (hex #ED5031, RGB 237, 80, 49) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 754?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 754 is DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 608 (Burnt Orange, 85%) and DMC 721 (Orange Spice medium, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 754?
The closest Cosmo threads to 754 are 404 (ΔE 1.9), 757 (ΔE 4.2), and 444A (ΔE 4.47). These are useful substitutes when 754 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 754?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 754 for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-light 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 754?
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, 754 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.