224
Pinks family
Need details on Cosmo 224? This medium-dark, moderately saturated pink hand-dyed shade is hex #91375B, RGB 145, 55, 91. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 224
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 224
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 224
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2223, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.91). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 224
Cosmo threads that pair well with 224, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 224 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 224
Cosmo 224 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a steady and deep quality, this thread works beautifully in skin tones and romantic motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 224?
Cosmo 224 is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #91375B, RGB 145, 55, 91) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 224?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 224 is DMC 917 (Plum medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 68%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 224?
The closest Cosmo threads to 224 are 2223 (ΔE 2.91), 816A (ΔE 3.49), and 815 (ΔE 3.98). These are useful substitutes when 224 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 224?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 224 for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. 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 224?
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, 224 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.