Cosmo Embroidery Floss

223

Pinks family

Cosmo 223 has hex #AA427B and RGB 170, 66, 123. This medium, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#AA427B
RGB
170, 66, 123
HSL
327°, 44%, 46%
Lab
44.0, 48.6, -10.6
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
327°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 223

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

Cosmo 223

Sullivans

Plum Light 45352 72% Approx
Mauve 45356 64% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 55% Fair
Mauve Medium 45357 50% Fair
Plum Medium 45263 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Jelly Roll 098 78% Approx
Pickled Beets 148 69% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 52% Fair
House Wine 035 45% Fair
Aunt Marie's Violet 061 45% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 223

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

Cosmo 223
Cosmo 484A Very close ΔE 4.81 Cosmo 2002 Very close ΔE 4.82 Cosmo 814 Noticeable ΔE 5.72 Cosmo 2223 Noticeable ΔE 6.28 Cosmo 485A Noticeable ΔE 6.71 Cosmo 483 Noticeable ΔE 7.06 Cosmo 815 Noticeable ΔE 7.6 Cosmo 505A Noticeable ΔE 7.72

Working with Cosmo 223

On white fabric
5.6:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
magenta

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 223

Cosmo threads that pair well with 223, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
223
845 Cosmo 845
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
223
106 Cosmo 106 283 Cosmo 283
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
223
674 Cosmo 674 375 Cosmo 375
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
223
2003 Cosmo 2003 222 Cosmo 222 112 Cosmo 112

Pinks Family

Cosmo 223 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

223 223 223 814 814 814 2115 2115 2115 505A 505A 505A 235 235 235 763 763 763 2242 2242 2242 484A 484A 484A 434 434 434 506 506 506 2002 2002 2002

About Cosmo 223

Meet Cosmo 223 — a moderately saturated, medium hand-dyed thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for florals and skin tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for romantic motifs or blush accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 223 — what color is it?

Cosmo 223 is a medium pink thread (hex #AA427B, RGB 170, 66, 123). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 223?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 223 is DMC 3607 (Plum light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 718 (Plum, 71%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 66%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 223?

The closest Cosmo threads to 223 are 484A (ΔE 4.81), 2002 (ΔE 4.82), and 814 (ΔE 5.72). These are useful substitutes when 223 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 223 good for?

Cosmo 223 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 223.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 223?

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, 223 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 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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