Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#DD1F2C
RGB
221, 31, 44
HSL
356°, 75%, 49%
Lab
47.7, 68.9, 43.5
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
75%
Rich
Hue
356°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 798

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

Cosmo 798

Sullivans

Salmon Dark 45339 80% Good
Salmon Very Dark 45072 80% Good
Coral Medium 45074 80% Good
Christmas Red Light 45398 80% Good
Orange Spice Dark 45167 76% Approx

Crescent Colours

Crab Cakes 080 74% Approx
Lobster Claw 174 62% Fair
Persimmon 142 54% Fair
Ruby Slippers 136 54% Fair
Cherry Tomato 034 54% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 798

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

Working with Cosmo 798

On white fabric
4.9:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
red

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Cosmo 798 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Blending & gradients

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.

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 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.