Cosmo Embroidery Floss

653

Pinks family

Cosmo 653 has hex #AA6074 and RGB 170, 96, 116. This medium, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#AA6074
RGB
170, 96, 116
HSL
344°, 30%, 52%
Lab
49.7, 32.4, 2.0
Lightness
52%
Medium
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
344°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 653

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

Cosmo 653

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Medium 45057 74% Approx
Mauve Medium 45357 63% Fair
Cocoa Light 45459 63% Fair
Shell Pink Light 45045 54% Fair
Clay Brown (3773) 45088 50% Fair

Crescent Colours

Plum Paisley 149 63% Fair
Cerise 008 63% Fair
Pixie Dust 112 62% Fair
Prickly Pear 025 55% Fair
House Wine 035 53% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 653

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

Cosmo 653
Cosmo 433 Noticeable ΔE 5.87 Cosmo 235 Noticeable ΔE 7.32 Cosmo 814 Noticeable ΔE 7.91 Cosmo 434 Noticeable ΔE 8.15 Cosmo 813 Noticeable ΔE 8.55 Cosmo 654 Noticeable ΔE 8.59 Cosmo 2835 Noticeable ΔE 9.35 Cosmo 2222 Noticeable ΔE 9.93

Working with Cosmo 653

On white fabric
4.5:1
On dark fabric
4.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
mauve

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 653

Cosmo threads that pair well with 653, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
653
900 Cosmo 900
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
653
464 Cosmo 464 763 Cosmo 763
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
653
924 Cosmo 924 375 Cosmo 375
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
653
2245 Cosmo 2245 812 Cosmo 812 833 Cosmo 833

Pinks Family

Cosmo 653 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

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About Cosmo 653

Cosmo 653 sits in the pinks family as a medium, moderately saturated shade with rose pink tones. It has a steady and rich feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 653 — what color is it?

Cosmo 653 is a medium pink thread (hex #AA6074, RGB 170, 96, 116). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 653?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 653 is DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 72%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 57%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 653?

The closest Cosmo threads to 653 are 433 (ΔE 5.87), 235 (ΔE 7.32), and 814 (ΔE 7.91). These are useful substitutes when 653 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 653 good for?

Cosmo 653 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 653.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 653?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 653 has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.6:1 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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