Cosmo Embroidery Floss

812

Pinks family

Cosmo 812 has hex #DD90A5 and RGB 221, 144, 165. This light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#DD90A5
RGB
221, 144, 165
HSL
344°, 53%, 72%
Lab
68.0, 31.9, 1.1
Lightness
72%
Light
Saturation
53%
Rich
Hue
344°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 812

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

Cosmo 812

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Light 45197 89% Good
Pink Medium 45196 78% Approx
Rose Light 45338 78% Approx
Dusty Rose Light 45347 76% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45364 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bella Rosa 047 82% Good
Organza Pink 022 81% Good
Little Pink Peony 121 78% Approx
Pink Posey 024 74% Approx
Fleur de Lilac 123 65% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 812

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

Cosmo 812
Cosmo 652 Very close ΔE 3.54 Cosmo 2221 Very close ΔE 4.37 Cosmo 105 Close ΔE 5.06 Cosmo 2652 Close ΔE 5.35 Cosmo 432A Noticeable ΔE 5.6 Cosmo 104 Noticeable ΔE 5.75 Cosmo 833 Noticeable ΔE 5.99 Cosmo 431 Noticeable ΔE 6.21

Working with Cosmo 812

On white fabric
2.4:1
On dark fabric
8.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 812

Cosmo threads that pair well with 812, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
812
898 Cosmo 898
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
812
462 Cosmo 462 2281 Cosmo 2281
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
812
2117 Cosmo 2117 2412 Cosmo 2412
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
812
2245 Cosmo 2245 434 Cosmo 434 2111 Cosmo 2111

Pinks Family

Cosmo 812 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

812 812 812 431 431 431 354 354 354 113 113 113 501 501 501 432A 432A 432A 261 261 261 761 761 761 2281 2281 2281 222 222 222 203 203 203

About Cosmo 812

A vivid, light member of the pinks family, Cosmo 812 is a hand-dyed floss with rose pink tones. Its tone is soft and lively, making it a popular choice for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cosmetics-themed designs or rose buds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 812 look like?

Cosmo 812 is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #DD90A5 and RGB 221, 144, 165. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 812?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 812 is DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3727 (Antique Mauve light, 80%) and DMC 3326 (Rose light (776), 75%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 812?

The closest Cosmo threads to 812 are 652 (ΔE 3.54), 2221 (ΔE 4.37), and 105 (ΔE 5.06). These are useful substitutes when 812 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 812?

Reach for Cosmo 812 when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 812.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 812?

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, 812 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.6:1 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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