Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2002

Pinks family

Cosmo 2002 is a medium, vivid pink shade with hex code #B32370 and RGB values 179, 35, 112. 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
#B32370
RGB
179, 35, 112
HSL
328°, 67%, 42%
Lab
41.1, 61.2, -8.0
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
67%
Rich
Hue
328°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2002

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

Cosmo 2002

Sullivans

Plum Light 45352 82% Good
Mauve 45356 72% Approx
Plum Medium 45263 66% Approx
Plum 45166 53% Fair
Cyclamen Pink Dark 45401 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Jelly Roll 098 79% Approx
Pickled Beets 148 62% Fair
Prickly Pear 025 55% Fair
House Wine 035 37% Fair
Cerise 008 36% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2002

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

Cosmo 2002
Cosmo 2223 Very close ΔE 4.59 Cosmo 223 Very close ΔE 4.82 Cosmo 815 Noticeable ΔE 5.57 Cosmo 485A Noticeable ΔE 5.87 Cosmo 814 Noticeable ΔE 6.34 Cosmo 505A Noticeable ΔE 6.67 Cosmo 506 Noticeable ΔE 6.76 Cosmo 484A Noticeable ΔE 7.03

Working with Cosmo 2002

On white fabric
6.2:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
magenta

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 2002

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2002, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2002
845 Cosmo 845
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2002
107 Cosmo 107 283 Cosmo 283
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2002
674 Cosmo 674 375 Cosmo 375
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2002
2224 Cosmo 2224 203 Cosmo 203 353 Cosmo 353

Pinks Family

Cosmo 2002 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

2002 2002 2002 223 223 223 2242 2242 2242 484A 484A 484A 434 434 434 506 506 506 815 815 815 2223 2223 2223 2032 2032 2032 224 224 224 816A 816A 816A

About Cosmo 2002

Cosmo 2002 is a medium, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a confident and warm presence to projects featuring skin tones or romantic motifs. Look for it in charts that feature blush accents or cherry blossoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2002?

Cosmo 2002 is a medium pink shade (hex #B32370, RGB 179, 35, 112) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2002?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2002 is DMC 718 (Plum) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 79%) and DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 69%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2002?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2002 are 2223 (ΔE 4.59), 223 (ΔE 4.82), and 815 (ΔE 5.57). These are useful substitutes when 2002 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2002?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2002 for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium 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 2002?

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, 2002 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 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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