Cosmo Embroidery Floss

222

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 222? It's a medium-light pink shade (#DC80AC / RGB 220, 128, 172). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#DC80AC
RGB
220, 128, 172
HSL
331°, 57%, 68%
Lab
64.7, 41.1, -7.8
Lightness
68%
Light
Saturation
57%
Rich
Hue
331°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 222

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

Cosmo 222

Sullivans

Plum Very Light 45353 82% Good
Cranberry Light 45139 81% Good
Antique Mauve Light 45368 77% Approx
Geranium Pale 45292 75% Approx
Dusty Rose Light 45347 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 82% Good
Organza Pink 022 74% Approx
Heatherleigh 097 65% Approx
Cashmere 077 57% Fair
Pixie Dust 112 57% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 222

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

Cosmo 222
Cosmo 354 Very close ΔE 4.3 Cosmo 113 Very close ΔE 4.33 Cosmo 501 Very close ΔE 4.98 Cosmo 482 Close ΔE 5.44 Cosmo 203 Noticeable ΔE 5.67 Cosmo 812 Noticeable ΔE 6.5 Cosmo 114 Noticeable ΔE 6.88 Cosmo 2222 Noticeable ΔE 7.04

Working with Cosmo 222

On white fabric
2.7:1
On dark fabric
7.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

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 222

Cosmo threads that pair well with 222, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
222
844 Cosmo 844
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
222
105 Cosmo 105 262 Cosmo 262
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
222
683 Cosmo 683 2023 Cosmo 2023
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
222
2003 Cosmo 2003 223 Cosmo 223 499 Cosmo 499

Pinks Family

Cosmo 222 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

222 222 222 432A 432A 432A 812 812 812 261 261 261 761 761 761 2281 2281 2281 203 203 203 482 482 482 114 114 114 204 204 204 834A 834A 834A

About Cosmo 222

Cosmo 222 is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a balanced and lively look that suits rose buds, florals, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching skin tones or romantic motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 222 look like?

Cosmo 222 is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #DC80AC and RGB 220, 128, 172. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 222?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 222 is DMC 604 (Cranberry light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 76%) and DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 66%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 222?

The closest Cosmo threads to 222 are 354 (ΔE 4.3), 113 (ΔE 4.33), and 501 (ΔE 4.98). These are useful substitutes when 222 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 222?

Reach for Cosmo 222 when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 222.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 222?

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, 222 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.7:1 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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