Cosmo Embroidery Floss

432A

Pinks family

Cosmo 432A has hex #D69FB7 and RGB 214, 159, 183. This light, moderately saturated 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
#D69FB7
RGB
214, 159, 183
HSL
334°, 40%, 73%
Lab
71.2, 24.1, -4.4
Lightness
73%
Light
Saturation
40%
Muted
Hue
334°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 432A

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

Cosmo 432A

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Light 45197 71% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 70% Approx
Mauve Light 45358 70% Approx
Cranberry Very Light 45140 67% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45364 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Sugar and Spice 040 81% Good
Fleur de Lilac 123 79% Approx
Organza Pink 022 74% Approx
Little Pink Peony 121 73% Approx
Cashmere 077 66% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 432A

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

Working with Cosmo 432A

On white fabric
2.2:1
On dark fabric
9.5:1
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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 431, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.35). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 432A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 432A, 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 432A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 432A

Cosmo 432A is a light, moderately saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a easy and clean feel that suits peony petals and flamingo designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 432A?

Cosmo 432A is a light pink shade (hex #D69FB7, RGB 214, 159, 183) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 432A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 432A is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 70%) and DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 70%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 432A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 432A are 431 (ΔE 2.35), 2221 (ΔE 3.72), and 811 (ΔE 4.48). These are useful substitutes when 432A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 432A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 432A for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. 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 432A?

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, 432A has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.