Cosmo Embroidery Floss

233

Reds family

Cosmo 233 is a light, muted red shade with hex code #CEA7AE and RGB values 206, 167, 174. 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
#CEA7AE
RGB
206, 167, 174
HSL
349°, 28%, 73%
Lab
72.1, 15.4, 1.8
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
349°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 233

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

Cosmo 233

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Light 45197 61% Fair
Salmon Very Light 45363 58% Fair
Shell Pink Very Light 45046 56% Fair
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 55% Fair
Salmon Light 45192 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fleur de Lilac 123 84% Good
Little Pink Peony 121 66% Approx
Bambino 076 63% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 60% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 59% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 233

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

Cosmo 233
Cosmo 232 Very close ΔE 4.55 Cosmo 431 Very close ΔE 4.94 Cosmo 652 Noticeable ΔE 6.22 Cosmo 811 Noticeable ΔE 6.53 Cosmo 432A Noticeable ΔE 6.56 Cosmo 761 Noticeable ΔE 6.73 Cosmo 472 Noticeable ΔE 7.35 Cosmo 473 Noticeable ΔE 8

Working with Cosmo 233

On white fabric
2.2:1
On dark fabric
9.8:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
silver

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 233

Cosmo threads that pair well with 233, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
233
563 Cosmo 563
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
233
232 Cosmo 232 761 Cosmo 761
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
233
922 Cosmo 922 731 Cosmo 731
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
233
4311 Cosmo 4311 235 Cosmo 235 832 Cosmo 832

Reds Family

Cosmo 233 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

233 233 233 440 440 440 104 104 104 232 232 232 852 852 852 461 461 461 2185 2185 2185 441 441 441 472 472 472 652 652 652 105 105 105

About Cosmo 233

Cosmo 233 sits in the reds family as a light, muted shade with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a quiet and understated presence to projects featuring ladybug designs or barn scenes. Look for it in charts that feature tomato patterns or roses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 233 — what color is it?

Cosmo 233 is a light red thread (hex #CEA7AE, RGB 206, 167, 174). It shows up most in berries and valentines.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 233?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 233 is DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light, 63%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 58%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 233?

The closest Cosmo threads to 233 are 232 (ΔE 4.55), 431 (ΔE 4.94), and 652 (ΔE 6.22). These are useful substitutes when 233 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 233 good for?

Cosmo 233 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 233.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 233?

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, 233 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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