855
Reds family
Cosmo 855 has hex #BE3B39 and RGB 190, 59, 57. This medium, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 855
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 855
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 855
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 344 is so near (ΔE 2.5), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 855
Cosmo threads that pair well with 855, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 855 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 855
Cosmo 855 is a medium, vivid shade in the reds family with true red tones. It has a rich and lively feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 855 look like?
Cosmo 855 is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #BE3B39 and RGB 190, 59, 57. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 855?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 855 is DMC 350 (Coral medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 349 (Coral dark, 78%) and DMC 3328 (Salmon dark, 77%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 855?
The closest Cosmo threads to 855 are 344 (ΔE 2.5), 857 (ΔE 3.55), and 800 (ΔE 3.74). These are useful substitutes when 855 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 855?
Reach for Cosmo 855 when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 855.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 855?
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, 855 has a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.