Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 2245? This medium-dark, vivid pink hand-dyed shade is hex #711331, RGB 113, 19, 49. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#711331
RGB
113, 19, 49
HSL
341°, 71%, 26%
Lab
24.3, 41.6, 7.1
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
71%
Rich
Hue
341°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2245

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

Cosmo 2245

Sullivans

Mauve Medium Dark 45400 85% Good
Antique Mauve Very Dark 45399 81% Good
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 81% Good
Plum Dark 45262 78% Approx
Mauve Dark 45355 76% Approx

Crescent Colours

Razzleberry 161 69% Approx
Bing Cherry 151 66% Approx
Bandana 094 60% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 57% Fair
Cupid 012 57% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2245

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

Working with Cosmo 2245

On white fabric
11.4:1
On dark fabric
1.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
maroon

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Bold accents & focal points

Cosmo 2245 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2245

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2245, 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 2245 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 2245

A medium-dark, vivid entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 2245 with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as strong and rich, perfect for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on florals and skin tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2245?

Cosmo 2245 is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #711331, RGB 113, 19, 49) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2245?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2245 is DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 86%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 76%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2245?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2245 are 246 (ΔE 3.66), 437 (ΔE 3.97), and 4300 (ΔE 4.85). These are useful substitutes when 2245 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2245?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2245 for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. 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 2245?

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 2245 has a contrast ratio of about 11.4:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.