Cosmo Embroidery Floss

232

Reds family

Below: Cosmo 232, a light, moderately saturated red shade with hex #DAB6B7 and RGB 218, 182, 183. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#DAB6B7
RGB
218, 182, 183
HSL
358°, 33%, 78%
Lab
77.1, 13.1, 4.3
Lightness
78%
Light
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
358°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 232

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

Cosmo 232

Sullivans

Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 71% Approx
Apricot Very Light 45495 70% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 68% Approx
Desert Sand Very Light 45388 63% Fair
Baby Pink 45220 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Rosy Glow 140 70% Approx
Bambino 076 69% Approx
Spun Sugar 030 66% Approx
Fleur de Lilac 123 61% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 54% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 232

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

Cosmo 232
Cosmo 3651 Very close ΔE 4.24 Cosmo 233 Very close ΔE 4.55 Cosmo 103A Close ΔE 5.32 Cosmo 472 Noticeable ΔE 6.5 Cosmo 851 Noticeable ΔE 6.95 Cosmo 431 Noticeable ΔE 8 Cosmo 380 Noticeable ΔE 8.05 Cosmo 832 Noticeable ΔE 8.06

Working with Cosmo 232

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

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 232

Cosmo threads that pair well with 232, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
232
371 Cosmo 371
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
232
380 Cosmo 380 233 Cosmo 233
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
232
921 Cosmo 921 522 Cosmo 522
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
232
4311 Cosmo 4311 475 Cosmo 475 473 Cosmo 473

Reds Family

Cosmo 232 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

232 232 232 103A 103A 103A 3651 3651 3651 851 851 851 440 440 440 104 104 104 852 852 852 461 461 461 233 233 233 2185 2185 2185 441 441 441

About Cosmo 232

A moderately saturated, light member of the reds family, Cosmo 232 is a hand-dyed floss with warm crimson tones. The soft and gentle character of this shade lends itself well to apple motifs and ladybug designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for barn scenes and tomato patterns in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 232 look like?

Cosmo 232 is a light shade in the reds family with hex #DAB6B7 and RGB 218, 182, 183. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 232?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 232 is DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 64%) and DMC 818 (Baby Pink, 63%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 232?

The closest Cosmo threads to 232 are 3651 (ΔE 4.24), 233 (ΔE 4.55), and 103A (ΔE 5.32). These are useful substitutes when 232 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 232?

Reach for Cosmo 232 when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 232.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 232?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 232 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.4:1 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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