353
Pinks family
Cosmo 353 is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #F49DC7 and RGB values 244, 157, 199. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 353
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 353
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 353
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 353 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 353 sits a hair from Cosmo 112 (ΔE 2.03) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 353
Cosmo threads that pair well with 353, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 353 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 353
Meet Cosmo 353 — a vivid, light hand-dyed thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its gentle and clear presence shines in florals and skin tones alike. Pull this thread for romantic motifs or blush accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 353 — what color is it?
Cosmo 353 is a light pink thread (hex #F49DC7, RGB 244, 157, 199). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 353?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 353 is DMC 605 (Cranberry very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 71%) and DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 71%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 353?
The closest Cosmo threads to 353 are 112 (ΔE 2.03), 499 (ΔE 2.95), and 2221 (ΔE 3.78). These are useful substitutes when 353 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 353 good for?
Cosmo 353 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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 353.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 353?
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, 353 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.