Cosmo Embroidery Floss

811

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 811? It's a light pink shade (#E8ACBE / RGB 232, 172, 190). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#E8ACBE
RGB
232, 172, 190
HSL
342°, 57%, 79%
Lab
76.3, 24.6, -0.5
Lightness
79%
Light
Saturation
57%
Rich
Hue
342°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 811

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

Cosmo 811

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 87% Good
Mauve Light 45358 83% Good
Salmon Light 45192 75% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 72% Approx
Salmon Very Light 45363 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Little Pink Peony 121 80% Good
Fleur de Lilac 123 69% Approx
Sugar and Spice 040 64% Fair
Bambino 076 61% Fair
Bella Rosa 047 59% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 811

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

Working with Cosmo 811

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
11.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 431, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.79). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 811

Cosmo threads that pair well with 811, 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 811 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 811

Cosmo 811 is a light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a fresh and easy look that suits peony petals, flamingo designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 811?

Cosmo 811 is a light pink shade (hex #E8ACBE, RGB 232, 172, 190) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 811?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 811 is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light, 86%) and DMC 963 (Dusty Rose ultra very light, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 811?

The closest Cosmo threads to 811 are 431 (ΔE 2.79), 833 (ΔE 3.52), and 2221 (ΔE 4.41). These are useful substitutes when 811 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 811?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 811 for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. 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 811?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 811 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.