Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2031

Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 2031? This medium-light, muted pink hand-dyed shade is hex #AE6BA6, RGB 174, 107, 166. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#AE6BA6
RGB
174, 107, 166
HSL
307°, 29%, 55%
Lab
54.3, 35.8, -20.6
Lightness
55%
Medium
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
307°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2031

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

Cosmo 2031

Sullivans

Grape Light 45434 85% Good
Violet Light 45126 65% Approx
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 56% Fair
Mauve Medium 45357 44% Fair
Plum Very Light 45353 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lavender Louise 037 80% Good
Heatherleigh 097 66% Approx
Amethyst 001 64% Fair
Pixie Dust 112 48% Fair
Purple Toile 058 46% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2031

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

Cosmo 2031
Cosmo 282 Noticeable ΔE 5.69 Cosmo 2222 Noticeable ΔE 7.61 Cosmo 262 Noticeable ΔE 8.02 Cosmo 483 Noticeable ΔE 8.11 Cosmo 482 Noticeable ΔE 8.46 Cosmo 433 Noticeable ΔE 8.48 Cosmo 2762 Noticeable ΔE 8.75 Cosmo 763 Noticeable ΔE 9.85

Working with Cosmo 2031

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.5:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
violet

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 2031

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2031, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2031
337 Cosmo 337
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2031
813 Cosmo 813 173 Cosmo 173
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2031
773 Cosmo 773 374 Cosmo 374
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2031
2003 Cosmo 2003 482 Cosmo 482 481A Cosmo 481A

Pinks Family

Cosmo 2031 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

2031 2031 2031 2222 2222 2222 205A 205A 205A 2114 2114 2114 762 762 762 433 433 433 115A 115A 115A 503 503 503 2001 2001 2001 504 504 504 653 653 653

About Cosmo 2031

Cosmo 2031 sits in the pinks family as a medium-light, muted shade with orchid-toned tones. With a restrained and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in blush accents and cherry blossoms. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ballet themes and baby projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2031 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2031 is a medium-light pink thread (hex #AE6BA6, RGB 174, 107, 166). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2031?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2031 is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 71%) and DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 58%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2031?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2031 are 282 (ΔE 5.69), 2222 (ΔE 7.61), and 262 (ΔE 8.02). These are useful substitutes when 2031 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2031 good for?

Cosmo 2031 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 2031.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2031?

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, 2031 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.

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