Cosmo Embroidery Floss

433

Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 433? This medium-light, moderately saturated pink hand-dyed shade is hex #B16D8A, RGB 177, 109, 138. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#B16D8A
RGB
177, 109, 138
HSL
334°, 30%, 56%
Lab
54.2, 31.0, -4.4
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
334°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 433

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

Cosmo 433

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Medium 45057 82% Good
Grape Light 45434 68% Approx
Mauve Medium 45357 65% Approx
Antique Mauve Light 45368 62% Fair
Shell Pink Medium Light 45467 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pixie Dust 112 84% Good
Lavender Louise 037 77% Approx
Heatherleigh 097 62% Fair
Purple Toile 058 58% Fair
Plum Paisley 149 56% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 433

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

Cosmo 433
Cosmo 2222 Noticeable ΔE 5.77 Cosmo 653 Noticeable ΔE 5.87 Cosmo 813 Noticeable ΔE 6.15 Cosmo 234 Noticeable ΔE 7 Cosmo 2652 Noticeable ΔE 8.17 Cosmo 2031 Noticeable ΔE 8.48 Cosmo 834A Noticeable ΔE 9.26 Cosmo 235 Noticeable ΔE 9.36

Working with Cosmo 433

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
mauve

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 433

Cosmo threads that pair well with 433, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
433
899 Cosmo 899
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
433
463 Cosmo 463 2762 Cosmo 2762
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
433
684 Cosmo 684 253 Cosmo 253
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
433
2224 Cosmo 2224 222 Cosmo 222 2111 Cosmo 2111

Pinks Family

Cosmo 433 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

433 433 433 234 234 234 2222 2222 2222 205A 205A 205A 2114 2114 2114 762 762 762 2031 2031 2031 115A 115A 115A 503 503 503 2001 2001 2001 504 504 504

About Cosmo 433

Cosmo 433 sits in the pinks family as a medium-light, moderately saturated shade with rose pink tones. With a easygoing and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in blush accents and cherry blossoms. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ballet themes and baby projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 433 — what color is it?

Cosmo 433 is a medium-light pink thread (hex #B16D8A, RGB 177, 109, 138). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 433?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 433 is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 76%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 64%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 433?

The closest Cosmo threads to 433 are 2222 (ΔE 5.77), 653 (ΔE 5.87), and 813 (ΔE 6.15). These are useful substitutes when 433 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 433 good for?

Cosmo 433 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 433.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 433?

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, 433 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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