Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2030

Pinks family

Cosmo 2030 has hex #281F24 and RGB 40, 31, 36. This dark, subdued pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#281F24
RGB
40, 31, 36
HSL
327°, 13%, 14%
Lab
13.0, 5.4, -1.7
Lightness
14%
Very dark
Saturation
13%
Neutral
Hue
327°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2030

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

Cosmo 2030

Sullivans

Black Brown 45351 65% Approx
Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 58% Fair
Pewter Grey Very Dark 45397 51% Fair
Navy Blue Very Dark 45281 50% Fair
Beige Brown Very Dark 45236 50% Fair

Crescent Colours

Black Coffee 004 81% Good
Purple Aster 070 67% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 65% Approx
Tartan Plaid 073 41% Fair
Cappuccino 007 38% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2030

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

Cosmo 2030
Cosmo 603 Very close ΔE 4.16 Cosmo 601 Very close ΔE 4.36 Cosmo 312 Noticeable ΔE 5.5 Cosmo 477 Noticeable ΔE 5.83 Cosmo 478 Noticeable ΔE 6.7 Cosmo 247 Noticeable ΔE 7.23 Cosmo 156 Noticeable ΔE 7.53 Cosmo 600 Noticeable ΔE 8.49

Working with Cosmo 2030

On white fabric
16:1
On dark fabric
1.3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Very dark shades like Cosmo 2030 are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2030

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2030, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2030
538 Cosmo 538
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2030
312 Cosmo 312 601 Cosmo 601
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2030
312 Cosmo 312 600 Cosmo 600
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2030
477 Cosmo 477 475 Cosmo 475 473 Cosmo 473 111 Cosmo 111

Pinks Family

Cosmo 2030 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

2030 2030 2030 765 765 765 2245 2245 2245 766 766 766 477 477 477 226 226 226

About Cosmo 2030

A subdued, dark member of the pinks family, Cosmo 2030 is a hand-dyed floss with rose pink tones. Its tone is bold and brooding, making it a popular choice for romantic motifs and blush accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cherry blossoms or ballet themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2030 look like?

Cosmo 2030 is a dark shade in the pinks family with hex #281F24 and RGB 40, 31, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2030?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2030 is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 61%) and DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 55%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2030?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2030 are 603 (ΔE 4.16), 601 (ΔE 4.36), and 312 (ΔE 5.5). These are useful substitutes when 2030 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2030?

Reach for Cosmo 2030 when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2030.

Is Cosmo 2030 good for backstitching and outlines?

It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 2030 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.

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