Cosmo Embroidery Floss

234

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 234? It's a medium-light pink shade (#B08294 / RGB 176, 130, 148). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#B08294
RGB
176, 130, 148
HSL
337°, 23%, 60%
Lab
59.3, 20.5, -2.7
Lightness
60%
Light
Saturation
23%
Neutral
Hue
337°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 234

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

Cosmo 234

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Light 45368 69% Approx
Antique Violet Light 45327 56% Fair
Shell Pink Medium Light 45467 55% Fair
Shell Grey Medium 45102 54% Fair
Antique Mauve Very Light 45197 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Toile 058 78% Approx
Pixie Dust 112 77% Approx
Cashmere 077 75% Approx
Organza Pink 022 66% Approx
Heatherleigh 097 65% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 234

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

Cosmo 234
Cosmo 2652 Noticeable ΔE 6.93 Cosmo 433 Noticeable ΔE 7 Cosmo 762 Noticeable ΔE 7.09 Cosmo 2034 Noticeable ΔE 7.23 Cosmo 652 Noticeable ΔE 8.33 Cosmo 474 Noticeable ΔE 9.44 Cosmo 812 Noticeable ΔE 9.5 Cosmo 813 Noticeable ΔE 9.63

Working with Cosmo 234

On white fabric
3.2:1
On dark fabric
6.5:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

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 234

Cosmo threads that pair well with 234, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
234
899 Cosmo 899
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
234
462 Cosmo 462 762 Cosmo 762
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
234
923 Cosmo 923 374 Cosmo 374
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
234
435 Cosmo 435 235 Cosmo 235 2111 Cosmo 2111

Pinks Family

Cosmo 234 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

234 234 234 204 204 204 834A 834A 834A 502 502 502 2034 2034 2034 813 813 813 2222 2222 2222 205A 205A 205A 2114 2114 2114 762 762 762 433 433 433

About Cosmo 234

A medium-light, muted entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 234 with rose pink tones. The shade reads as gentle and grounded — a go-to choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It also turns up in patterns built around florals and skin tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 234?

Cosmo 234 is a medium-light pink shade (hex #B08294, RGB 176, 130, 148) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 234?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 234 is DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 66%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 65%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 234?

The closest Cosmo threads to 234 are 2652 (ΔE 6.93), 433 (ΔE 7), and 762 (ΔE 7.09). These are useful substitutes when 234 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 234?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 234 for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium-light 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 234?

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, 234 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 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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