Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#91375B
RGB
145, 55, 91
HSL
336°, 45%, 39%
Lab
36.9, 41.6, -1.7
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
336°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 224

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

Cosmo 224

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Dark 45367 75% Approx
Mauve 45356 71% Approx
Plum Medium 45263 70% Approx
Plum 45166 65% Approx
Shell Pink Light 45045 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Jelly Roll 098 76% Approx
Pickled Beets 148 74% Approx
House Wine 035 66% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 65% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 60% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 224

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

Working with Cosmo 224

On white fabric
7.2:1
On dark fabric
2.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.