Cosmo Embroidery Floss

354

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 354? It's a light pink shade (#F287BC / RGB 242, 135, 188). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#F287BC
RGB
242, 135, 188
HSL
330°, 80%, 74%
Lab
69.4, 47.1, -9.6
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
80%
Vivid
Hue
330°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 354

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

Cosmo 354

Sullivans

Cranberry Light 45139 91% Good
Dusty Rose Very Light 45364 79% Approx
Geranium Pale 45292 77% Approx
Plum Very Light 45353 76% Approx
Melon Light 45361 74% Approx

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 73% Approx
Organza Pink 022 61% Fair
Sugar and Spice 040 51% Fair
Heatherleigh 097 48% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 47% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 354

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

Working with Cosmo 354

On white fabric
2.3:1
On dark fabric
9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

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

Bold accents & focal points

Cosmo 354 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 113, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.16). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 354

Cosmo threads that pair well with 354, 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 354 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 354

Cosmo 354 is a light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a fresh and easy look that suits skin tones, romantic motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching blush accents or cherry blossoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 354?

Cosmo 354 is a light pink shade (hex #F287BC, RGB 242, 135, 188) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 354?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 354 is DMC 604 (Cranberry light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 605 (Cranberry very light, 77%) and DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 74%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 354?

The closest Cosmo threads to 354 are 113 (ΔE 1.16), 501 (ΔE 2.23), and 222 (ΔE 4.3). These are useful substitutes when 354 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 354?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 354 for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The 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 354?

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, 354 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.