Cosmo Embroidery Floss

220

Reds family

Below: Cosmo 220, a very light, vivid red shade with hex #F7DBE2 and RGB 247, 219, 226. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#F7DBE2
RGB
247, 219, 226
HSL
345°, 64%, 91%
Lab
89.8, 10.8, 0.1
Lightness
91%
Very light
Saturation
64%
Rich
Hue
345°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 220

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

Cosmo 220

Sullivans

Baby Pink 45220 83% Good
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 77% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 62% Fair
Apricot Very Light 45495 58% Fair
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Spun Sugar 030 70% Approx
Bambino 076 67% Approx
Hydrangea 018 45% Fair
Cloud 010 41% Fair
Rosy Glow 140 41% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 220

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

Cosmo 220
Cosmo 480A Very close ΔE 2.56 Cosmo 111 Very close ΔE 3.53 Cosmo 832 Very close ΔE 3.63 Cosmo 352 Very close ΔE 4.57 Cosmo 3651 Noticeable ΔE 5.66 Cosmo 351 Noticeable ΔE 6.43 Cosmo 103A Noticeable ΔE 6.45 Cosmo 102 Noticeable ΔE 6.9

Working with Cosmo 220

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Reach for Cosmo 220 where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 220 sits a hair from Cosmo 480A (ΔE 2.56) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 220

Cosmo threads that pair well with 220, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
220
2211 Cosmo 2211
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
220
351 Cosmo 351 480A Cosmo 480A
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
220
364 Cosmo 364 410A Cosmo 410A
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
220
477 Cosmo 477 475 Cosmo 475 473 Cosmo 473

Reds Family

Cosmo 220 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

220 220 220 111 111 111 351 351 351 102 102 102 103A 103A 103A 3651 3651 3651 851 851 851

About Cosmo 220

Cosmo 220 sits in the reds family as a very light, vivid shade with warm crimson tones. The crisp and delicate mood of this color makes it a natural fit for ladybug designs and barn scenes. Expect to see it used in tomato patterns and roses across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 220 — what color is it?

Cosmo 220 is a very light red thread (hex #F7DBE2, RGB 247, 219, 226). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 220?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 220 is DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 75%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 71%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 220?

The closest Cosmo threads to 220 are 480A (ΔE 2.56), 111 (ΔE 3.53), and 832 (ΔE 3.63). These are useful substitutes when 220 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 220 good for?

Cosmo 220 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 220.

Can Cosmo 220 be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 220 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

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