434
Pinks family
Below: Cosmo 434, a medium, muted pink shade with hex #8E4E61 and RGB 142, 78, 97. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 434
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 434
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 434
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 434
Cosmo threads that pair well with 434, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 434 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 434
A medium, muted entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 434 with rose pink tones. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to cherry blossoms and ballet themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for baby projects and peony petals in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 434?
Cosmo 434 is a medium pink shade (hex #8E4E61, RGB 142, 78, 97) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 434?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 434 is DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 64%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 60%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 434?
The closest Cosmo threads to 434 are 654 (ΔE 3.85), 236 (ΔE 5.67), and 224 (ΔE 6.29). These are useful substitutes when 434 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 434?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 434 for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium 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 434?
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, 434 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.