Cosmo Embroidery Floss

505A

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 505A? It's a medium pink shade (#CD2C71 / RGB 205, 44, 113). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#CD2C71
RGB
205, 44, 113
HSL
334°, 65%, 49%
Lab
46.9, 65.5, 0.5
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
334°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 505A

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

Cosmo 505A

Sullivans

Plum Light 45352 85% Good
Cyclamen Pink 45402 81% Good
Cyclamen Pink Dark 45401 72% Approx
Cranberry Medium 45137 71% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Dark 45369 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cerise 008 65% Approx
Prickly Pear 025 59% Fair
Carrie Berry 051 51% Fair
Jelly Roll 098 51% Fair
Pink Champagne 056 41% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 505A

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

Cosmo 505A
Cosmo 814 Very close ΔE 3.48 Cosmo 504 Very close ΔE 4.61 Cosmo 2001 Noticeable ΔE 5.93 Cosmo 2115 Noticeable ΔE 6.2 Cosmo 506 Noticeable ΔE 6.34 Cosmo 115A Noticeable ΔE 6.49 Cosmo 2002 Noticeable ΔE 6.67 Cosmo 503 Noticeable ΔE 7.02

Working with Cosmo 505A

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
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.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 505A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 505A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
505A
900 Cosmo 900
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
505A
344 Cosmo 344 483 Cosmo 483
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
505A
633 Cosmo 633 375 Cosmo 375
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
505A
2224 Cosmo 2224 203 Cosmo 203 353 Cosmo 353

Pinks Family

Cosmo 505A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

505A 505A 505A 653 653 653 483 483 483 2762 2762 2762 814 814 814 2115 2115 2115 235 235 235 763 763 763 223 223 223 2242 2242 2242 484A 484A 484A

About Cosmo 505A

A medium, vivid entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 505A with rose pink tones. The shade reads as confident and warm — a go-to choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It also turns up in patterns built around baby projects and peony petals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 505A?

Cosmo 505A is a medium pink shade (hex #CD2C71, RGB 205, 44, 113) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 505A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 505A is DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 602 (Cranberry medium, 83%) and DMC 3687 (Mauve, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 505A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 505A are 814 (ΔE 3.48), 504 (ΔE 4.61), and 2001 (ΔE 5.93). These are useful substitutes when 505A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 505A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 505A 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 505A?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 505A has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 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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