Cosmo Embroidery Floss

503

Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 503? This medium, vivid pink hand-dyed shade is hex #D33B92, RGB 211, 59, 146. 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
#D33B92
RGB
211, 59, 146
HSL
326°, 63%, 53%
Lab
50.7, 65.9, -13.7
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
63%
Rich
Hue
326°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 503

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

Cosmo 503

Sullivans

Mauve Medium 45357 66% Approx
Plum Light 45352 63% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 57% Fair
Cyclamen Pink 45402 55% Fair
Cranberry 45138 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cerise 008 50% Fair
Lavender Louise 037 47% Fair
Pink Champagne 056 42% Fair
Jelly Roll 098 40% Fair
Carrie Berry 051 34% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 503

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

Cosmo 503
Cosmo 504 Very close ΔE 2.79 Cosmo 483 Close ΔE 5.1 Cosmo 505A Noticeable ΔE 7.02 Cosmo 2114 Noticeable ΔE 7.52 Cosmo 814 Noticeable ΔE 7.9 Cosmo 502 Noticeable ΔE 7.91 Cosmo 223 Noticeable ΔE 8.15 Cosmo 204 Noticeable ΔE 8.42

Working with Cosmo 503

On white fabric
4.4:1
On dark fabric
4.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
magenta

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 503 sits a hair from Cosmo 504 (ΔE 2.79) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 503

Cosmo threads that pair well with 503, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
503
337 Cosmo 337
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
503
206 Cosmo 206 2262 Cosmo 2262
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
503
673 Cosmo 673 2023 Cosmo 2023
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
503
486 Cosmo 486 114 Cosmo 114 353 Cosmo 353

Pinks Family

Cosmo 503 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

503 503 503 2114 2114 2114 762 762 762 433 433 433 2031 2031 2031 115A 115A 115A 2001 2001 2001 504 504 504 653 653 653 483 483 483 2762 2762 2762

About Cosmo 503

Cosmo 503 sits in the pinks family as a medium, vivid shade with rose pink tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring rose buds and florals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 503 — what color is it?

Cosmo 503 is a medium pink thread (hex #D33B92, RGB 211, 59, 146). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 503?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 503 is DMC 3607 (Plum light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 67%) and DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 63%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 503?

The closest Cosmo threads to 503 are 504 (ΔE 2.79), 483 (ΔE 5.1), and 505A (ΔE 7.02). These are useful substitutes when 503 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 503 good for?

Cosmo 503 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 503.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 503?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 503 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 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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