Cosmo Embroidery Floss

854

Reds family

Looking up Cosmo 854? It's a medium-light red shade (#D65650 / RGB 214, 86, 80). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#D65650
RGB
214, 86, 80
HSL
3°, 62%, 58%
Lab
53.5, 50.0, 29.5
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
3°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 854

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

Cosmo 854

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Light 45391 86% Good
Salmon Medium 45362 77% Approx
Apricot Medium 45340 72% Approx
Salmon Dark 45339 69% Approx
Rosewood Light 45457 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Clay Pot 078 77% Approx
Goldfish 015 76% Approx
Persimmon 142 72% Approx
Crab Cakes 080 71% Approx
Ripe Melon 026 71% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 854

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

Cosmo 854
Cosmo 343 Very close ΔE 2.91 Cosmo 836 Very close ΔE 4.2 Cosmo 2343 Very close ΔE 4.76 Cosmo 444A Noticeable ΔE 5.57 Cosmo 445A Noticeable ΔE 6.02 Cosmo 342 Noticeable ΔE 6.23 Cosmo 443 Noticeable ΔE 6.29 Cosmo 838 Noticeable ΔE 6.52

Working with Cosmo 854

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 343, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.91). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 854

Cosmo threads that pair well with 854, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
854
374 Cosmo 374
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
854
704 Cosmo 704 2114 Cosmo 2114
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
854
337 Cosmo 337 413 Cosmo 413
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
854
467 Cosmo 467 853 Cosmo 853 852 Cosmo 852

Reds Family

Cosmo 854 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

854 854 854 836 836 836 444A 444A 444A 463 463 463 2105 2105 2105 343 343 343 445A 445A 445A 186 186 186 754 754 754 2835 2835 2835 2343 2343 2343

About Cosmo 854

A medium-light, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 854 with true red tones. The shade reads as fresh and confident — a go-to choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around roses and hearts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 854?

Cosmo 854 is a medium-light red shade (hex #D65650, RGB 214, 86, 80) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 854?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 854 is DMC 351 (Coral) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 79%) and DMC 3705 (Melon dark, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 854?

The closest Cosmo threads to 854 are 343 (ΔE 2.91), 836 (ΔE 4.2), and 2343 (ΔE 4.76). These are useful substitutes when 854 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 854?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 854 for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-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 854?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 854 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 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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