Cosmo Embroidery Floss

226

Pinks family

Cosmo 226 is a dark, vivid pink shade with hex code #4F1426 and RGB values 79, 20, 38. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#4F1426
RGB
79, 20, 38
HSL
342°, 60%, 19%
Lab
17.0, 29.1, 3.5
Lightness
19%
Very dark
Saturation
60%
Rich
Hue
342°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 226

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

Cosmo 226

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Dark 45399 81% Good
Garnet Very Dark 45252 80% Good
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 71% Approx
Garnet Dark 45216 66% Approx
Mauve Dark 45355 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Chocolate Cream Pie 009 46% Fair
Razzleberry 161 44% Fair
Bing Cherry 151 44% Fair
Cappuccino 007 41% Fair
Boysenberry Jam 049 37% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 226

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

Cosmo 226
Cosmo 225 Very close ΔE 3.08 Cosmo 437 Noticeable ΔE 5.91 Cosmo 656 Noticeable ΔE 6.05 Cosmo 245 Noticeable ΔE 6.96 Cosmo 246 Noticeable ΔE 7.18 Cosmo 2245 Noticeable ΔE 7.2 Cosmo 4300 Noticeable ΔE 8.84 Cosmo 655 Noticeable ΔE 9.8

Working with Cosmo 226

On white fabric
14.4:1
On dark fabric
1.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

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

Backstitch & outlines

Cosmo 226 is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 226 sits a hair from Cosmo 225 (ΔE 3.08) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 226

Cosmo threads that pair well with 226, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
226
537 Cosmo 537
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
226
131 Cosmo 131 766 Cosmo 766
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
226
637 Cosmo 637 984 Cosmo 984
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
226
434 Cosmo 434 2652 Cosmo 2652 2111 Cosmo 2111

Pinks Family

Cosmo 226 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

226 226 226 2003 2003 2003 765 765 765 2245 2245 2245 766 766 766 477 477 477 2030 2030 2030

About Cosmo 226

Cosmo 226 sits in the pinks family as a dark, vivid shade with rose pink tones. This thread brings a dramatic and vivid presence to projects featuring blush accents or cherry blossoms. Look for it in charts that feature ballet themes or baby projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 226 — what color is it?

Cosmo 226 is a dark pink thread (hex #4F1426, RGB 79, 20, 38). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 226?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 226 is DMC 902 (Garnet very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 83%) and DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 70%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 226?

The closest Cosmo threads to 226 are 225 (ΔE 3.08), 437 (ΔE 5.91), and 656 (ΔE 6.05). These are useful substitutes when 226 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 226 good for?

Cosmo 226 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 226.

Is Cosmo 226 good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 226 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.

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