Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#8E4E61
RGB
142, 78, 97
HSL
342°, 29%, 43%
Lab
41.3, 29.2, 0.9
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
342°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 434

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

Cosmo 434

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Dark 45367 72% Approx
Shell Pink Light 45045 68% Approx
Mauve 45356 59% Fair
Cocoa Light 45459 55% Fair
Antique Violet Medium 45326 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

House Wine 035 91% Good
Prickly Pear 025 64% Fair
Plum Paisley 149 61% Fair
Pickled Beets 148 60% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 58% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 434

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

Working with Cosmo 434

On white fabric
6.2:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

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.

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 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.