Cosmo Embroidery Floss

352

Pinks family

Below: Cosmo 352, a very light, vivid pink shade with hex #F9D1DF and RGB 249, 209, 223. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#F9D1DF
RGB
249, 209, 223
HSL
339°, 77%, 90%
Lab
87.5, 16.2, -1.7
Lightness
90%
Very light
Saturation
77%
Rich
Hue
339°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 352

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

Cosmo 352

Sullivans

Baby Pink 45220 92% Good
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 79% Approx
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 78% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 78% Approx
Apricot Very Light 45495 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bambino 076 76% Approx
Spun Sugar 030 76% Approx
Rosy Glow 140 40% Fair
Hydrangea 018 40% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 38% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 352

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

Cosmo 352
Cosmo 832 Near identical ΔE 1.16 Cosmo 480A Very close ΔE 2.89 Cosmo 220 Very close ΔE 4.57 Cosmo 2111 Very close ΔE 4.77 Cosmo 221 Very close ΔE 4.92 Cosmo 103A Close ΔE 5.18 Cosmo 3651 Noticeable ΔE 6.09 Cosmo 111 Noticeable ΔE 8

Working with Cosmo 352

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

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

Highlights & negative space

Cosmo 352 is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 832 is so near (ΔE 1.16), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 352

Cosmo threads that pair well with 352, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
352
896 Cosmo 896
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
352
103A Cosmo 103A 480A Cosmo 480A
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
352
681 Cosmo 681 411 Cosmo 411
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
352
766 Cosmo 766 235 Cosmo 235 2034 Cosmo 2034

Pinks Family

Cosmo 352 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

352 352 352 480A 480A 480A 832 832 832 2111 2111 2111 221 221 221 2480 2480 2480 481A 481A 481A

About Cosmo 352

Cosmo 352 is a very light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The airy and bright mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rose buds and florals. Expect to see it used in skin tones and romantic motifs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 352 look like?

Cosmo 352 is a very light shade in the pinks family with hex #F9D1DF and RGB 249, 209, 223. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 352?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 352 is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 66%) and DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 61%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 352?

The closest Cosmo threads to 352 are 832 (ΔE 1.16), 480A (ΔE 2.89), and 220 (ΔE 4.57). These are useful substitutes when 352 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 352?

Reach for Cosmo 352 when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 352.

Can Cosmo 352 be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 352 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

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