851
Reds family
Need details on Cosmo 851? This light, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #F0B4AB, RGB 240, 180, 171. 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 851
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 851
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 851
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 851 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 851
Cosmo threads that pair well with 851, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 851 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 851
Cosmo 851 is a light, vivid shade from the reds family with true red tones. With a fresh and easy quality, this thread works beautifully in cardinal birds and apple motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 851?
Cosmo 851 is a light red shade (hex #F0B4AB, RGB 240, 180, 171) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 851?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 851 is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 967 (Apricot very light, 74%) and DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 851?
The closest Cosmo threads to 851 are 461 (ΔE 4.59), 440 (ΔE 4.68), and 103A (ΔE 6.75). These are useful substitutes when 851 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 851?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 851 for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The 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 851?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 851 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.