Cosmo Embroidery Floss

853

Reds family

Cosmo 853 is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #DF726A and RGB values 223, 114, 106. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#DF726A
RGB
223, 114, 106
HSL
4°, 65%, 65%
Lab
60.6, 41.7, 24.1
Lightness
65%
Light
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
4°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 853

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

Cosmo 853

Sullivans

Apricot 45341 79% Approx
Terra Cotta Very Light 45190 72% Approx
Salmon 45191 68% Approx
Coral Light 45076 67% Approx
Mahogany Very Light 45087 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Shrimp Cocktail 038 87% Good
Goldfish 015 80% Good
Blushing Beauty 169 78% Approx
Orangena 106 72% Approx
Clay Pot 078 65% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 853

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

Cosmo 853
Cosmo 342 Very close ΔE 3.72 Cosmo 443 Noticeable ΔE 5.71 Cosmo 463 Noticeable ΔE 6.42 Cosmo 836 Noticeable ΔE 6.48 Cosmo 441 Noticeable ΔE 6.49 Cosmo 854 Noticeable ΔE 7.11 Cosmo 462 Noticeable ΔE 7.12 Cosmo 444A Noticeable ΔE 7.94

Working with Cosmo 853

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
salmon

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 853

Cosmo threads that pair well with 853, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
853
374 Cosmo 374
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
853
704 Cosmo 704 813 Cosmo 813
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
853
336 Cosmo 336 413 Cosmo 413
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
853
467 Cosmo 467 464 Cosmo 464 440 Cosmo 440

Reds Family

Cosmo 853 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

853 853 853 105 105 105 3185 3185 3185 462 462 462 473 473 473 2652 2652 2652 443 443 443 1105 1105 1105 342 342 342 753 753 753 836 836 836

About Cosmo 853

Cosmo 853 sits in the reds family as a medium-light, vivid shade with true red tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile presence to projects featuring ladybug designs or barn scenes. Look for it in charts that feature tomato patterns or roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 853 — what color is it?

Cosmo 853 is a medium-light red thread (hex #DF726A, RGB 223, 114, 106). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 853?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 853 is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 72%) and DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 66%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 853?

The closest Cosmo threads to 853 are 342 (ΔE 3.72), 443 (ΔE 5.71), and 463 (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when 853 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 853 good for?

Cosmo 853 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. 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 853.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 853?

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, 853 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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