Cosmo Embroidery Floss

235

Pinks family

Cosmo 235 has hex #8F6672 and RGB 143, 102, 114. This medium, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#8F6672
RGB
143, 102, 114
HSL
342°, 17%, 48%
Lab
47.7, 18.4, -0.2
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
17%
Neutral
Hue
342°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 235

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

Cosmo 235

Sullivans

Cocoa Light 45459 96% Excellent
Shell Grey Dark 45101 62% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 47% Fair
Beige Brown Light 45239 41% Fair
Grape Light 45434 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Plum Paisley 149 89% Good
Root Beer Float 027 59% Fair
House Wine 035 57% Fair
Purple Toile 058 47% Fair
Pixie Dust 112 46% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 235

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

Working with Cosmo 235

On white fabric
4.9:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 235

Cosmo threads that pair well with 235, 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 235 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 235

Cosmo 235 is a medium, muted shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 235 look like?

Cosmo 235 is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #8F6672 and RGB 143, 102, 114. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 235?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 235 is DMC 3861 (Cocoa light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 60%) and DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 57%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 235?

The closest Cosmo threads to 235 are 653 (ΔE 7.32), 475 (ΔE 7.5), and 434 (ΔE 8.26). These are useful substitutes when 235 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 235?

Reach for Cosmo 235 when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 235.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 235?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 235 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.