Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2035

Pinks family

Cosmo 2035 has hex #5E485A and RGB 94, 72, 90. This medium-dark, subdued pink 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.

Hex
#5E485A
RGB
94, 72, 90
HSL
311°, 13%, 33%
Lab
33.5, 12.8, -7.0
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
13%
Neutral
Hue
311°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2035

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

Cosmo 2035

Sullivans

Antique Violet Medium 45326 80% Good
Antique Violet Dark 45371 58% Fair
Cocoa 45458 47% Fair
Grape Medium 45433 47% Fair
Shell Grey Dark 45101 37% Fair

Crescent Colours

Grape Pie 016 76% Approx
Auntie Dee 062 68% Approx
Rainy Day 103 63% Fair
Boysenberry Jam 049 63% Fair
Argyle Socks 092 61% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2035

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

Working with Cosmo 2035

On white fabric
8.2:1
On dark fabric
2.6:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 476, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.29). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2035

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2035, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Cosmo 2035 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 2035

Cosmo 2035 is a medium-dark, subdued shade from the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. It has a muted and intense feel that suits peony petals and flamingo designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2035?

Cosmo 2035 is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #5E485A, RGB 94, 72, 90) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2035?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2035 is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 72%) and DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 60%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2035?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2035 are 476 (ΔE 2.29), 764 (ΔE 6.98), and 765 (ΔE 7.9). These are useful substitutes when 2035 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2035?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2035 for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The medium-dark 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 2035?

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, 2035 has a contrast ratio of about 8.2:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.