441
Pinks family#F28981
Below: Cosmo 441, a light, highly saturated pink shade with hex #F28981 and RGB 242, 137, 129. 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.
About Cosmo 441
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 441
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 441
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 441
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 441 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 441
Cosmo threads that pair well with 441, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo441 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 441
A light, highly saturated entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 441. The fresh and easy character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 441?
Cosmo 441 is a light pink shade (hex #F28981, RGB 242, 137, 129) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 441?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 441 is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 760 (Salmon, 69%) and DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 441?
The closest Cosmo threads to 441 are 852 (ΔE 3.46), 462 (ΔE 6.14), and 853 (ΔE 6.49). These are useful substitutes when 441 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 441?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 441 for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. 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 441?
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, 441 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.