Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2222

Pinks family

Below: Cosmo 2222, a medium-light, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #C96899 and RGB 201, 104, 153. 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
#C96899
RGB
201, 104, 153
HSL
330°, 47%, 60%
Lab
56.7, 44.3, -9.1
Lightness
60%
Medium
Saturation
47%
Muted
Hue
330°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2222

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

Cosmo 2222

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Medium 45057 75% Approx
Mauve Medium 45357 73% Approx
Plum Very Light 45353 68% Approx
Cranberry 45138 65% Approx
Cyclamen Pink Light 45403 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lavender Louise 037 76% Approx
Pixie Dust 112 66% Approx
Heatherleigh 097 63% Fair
Pink Champagne 056 61% Fair
Pink Posey 024 59% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2222

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

Cosmo 2222
Cosmo 813 Very close ΔE 4.98 Cosmo 502 Noticeable ΔE 5.75 Cosmo 433 Noticeable ΔE 5.77 Cosmo 114 Noticeable ΔE 6 Cosmo 204 Noticeable ΔE 6.34 Cosmo 203 Noticeable ΔE 6.65 Cosmo 482 Noticeable ΔE 6.81 Cosmo 222 Noticeable ΔE 7.04

Working with Cosmo 2222

On white fabric
3.5:1
On dark fabric
5.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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 2222

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2222, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2222
844 Cosmo 844
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2222
1105 Cosmo 1105 282 Cosmo 282
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2222
673 Cosmo 673 2023 Cosmo 2023
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2222
2003 Cosmo 2003 223 Cosmo 223 499 Cosmo 499

Pinks Family

Cosmo 2222 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

2222 2222 2222 834A 834A 834A 502 502 502 2034 2034 2034 813 813 813 234 234 234 205A 205A 205A 2114 2114 2114 762 762 762 433 433 433 2031 2031 2031

About Cosmo 2222

Cosmo 2222 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. The steady and approachable mood of this color makes it a natural fit for skin tones and romantic motifs. Expect to see it used in blush accents and cherry blossoms across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2222?

Cosmo 2222 is a medium-light pink shade (hex #C96899, RGB 201, 104, 153) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2222?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2222 is DMC 3608 (Plum very light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 71%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 69%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2222?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2222 are 813 (ΔE 4.98), 502 (ΔE 5.75), and 433 (ΔE 5.77). These are useful substitutes when 2222 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2222?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2222 for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium-light 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 2222?

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, 2222 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 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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