Cosmo Embroidery Floss

836

Reds family

Cosmo 836 has hex #E95359 and RGB 233, 83, 89. This medium-light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#E95359
RGB
233, 83, 89
HSL
358°, 77%, 62%
Lab
56.3, 58.2, 28.5
Lightness
62%
Light
Saturation
77%
Rich
Hue
358°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 836

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

Cosmo 836

Sullivans

Salmon Medium 45362 92% Good
Apricot Medium 45340 76% Approx
Carnation Medium 45245 73% Approx
Melon Dark 45359 72% Approx
Terra Cotta Light 45391 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Sunset 059 78% Approx
Ripe Melon 026 74% Approx
Clay Pot 078 73% Approx
Goldfish 015 67% Approx
Carrie Berry 051 62% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 836

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

Cosmo 836
Cosmo 854 Very close ΔE 4.2 Cosmo 343 Very close ΔE 4.58 Cosmo 444A Noticeable ΔE 5.89 Cosmo 443 Noticeable ΔE 5.93 Cosmo 342 Noticeable ΔE 6.36 Cosmo 853 Noticeable ΔE 6.48 Cosmo 2343 Noticeable ΔE 6.83 Cosmo 445A Noticeable ΔE 7.42

Working with Cosmo 836

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

With its high saturation, Cosmo 836 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 836

Cosmo threads that pair well with 836, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
836
374 Cosmo 374
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
836
147 Cosmo 147 204 Cosmo 204
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
836
273 Cosmo 273 413 Cosmo 413
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
836
2241 Cosmo 2241 855 Cosmo 855 852 Cosmo 852

Reds Family

Cosmo 836 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

836 836 836 853 853 853 443 443 443 1105 1105 1105 342 342 342 753 753 753 444A 444A 444A 463 463 463 2105 2105 2105 343 343 343 854 854 854

About Cosmo 836

Meet Cosmo 836 — a vivid, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is crisp and versatile, making it a popular choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for apple motifs or ladybug designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 836 — what color is it?

Cosmo 836 is a medium-light red thread (hex #E95359, RGB 233, 83, 89). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 836?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 836 is DMC 3705 (Melon dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 892 (Carnation medium, 82%) and DMC 351 (Coral, 77%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 836?

The closest Cosmo threads to 836 are 854 (ΔE 4.2), 343 (ΔE 4.58), and 444A (ΔE 5.89). These are useful substitutes when 836 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 836 good for?

Cosmo 836 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 836.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 836?

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, 836 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.

Cosmo Color Chart Cosmo ↔ DMC Conversion