798
Reds family
Need details on Cosmo 798? This medium, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #DD1F2C, RGB 221, 31, 44. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 798
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 798
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 798
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like Cosmo 798 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Cosmo 838 is so near (ΔE 2.12), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 798
Cosmo threads that pair well with 798, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 798 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 798
Cosmo 798 is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a rich and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 798 look like?
Cosmo 798 is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #DD1F2C and RGB 221, 31, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 798?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 798 is DMC 350 (Coral medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3801 (Christmas Red light, 86%) and DMC 606 (Burnt Orange-Red, 83%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 798?
The closest Cosmo threads to 798 are 838 (ΔE 2.12), 2343 (ΔE 3.53), and 344 (ΔE 3.57). These are useful substitutes when 798 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 798?
Reach for Cosmo 798 when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 798.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 798?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 798 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.