Cosmo Embroidery Floss

813

Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 813? This medium-light, vivid pink hand-dyed shade is hex #CE6B8B, RGB 206, 107, 139. 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
#CE6B8B
RGB
206, 107, 139
HSL
341°, 50%, 61%
Lab
57.6, 42.6, 0.4
Lightness
61%
Light
Saturation
50%
Rich
Hue
341°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 813

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

Cosmo 813

Sullivans

Dusty Rose 45370 78% Approx
Mauve Medium 45357 76% Approx
Shell Pink Medium Light 45467 72% Approx
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 70% Approx
Dusty Rose Medium 45296 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Pink Champagne 056 81% Good
Pixie Dust 112 72% Approx
Pink Posey 024 67% Approx
Cerise 008 64% Fair
Lavender Louise 037 58% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 813

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

Cosmo 813
Cosmo 834A Very close ΔE 3.43 Cosmo 1105 Very close ΔE 4.76 Cosmo 2222 Very close ΔE 4.98 Cosmo 2652 Noticeable ΔE 5.61 Cosmo 433 Noticeable ΔE 6.15 Cosmo 203 Noticeable ΔE 6.99 Cosmo 105 Noticeable ΔE 7.08 Cosmo 204 Noticeable ΔE 7.33

Working with Cosmo 813

On white fabric
3.4:1
On dark fabric
6.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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 813

Cosmo threads that pair well with 813, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
813
899 Cosmo 899
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
813
853 Cosmo 853 2031 Cosmo 2031
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
813
2118 Cosmo 2118 2023 Cosmo 2023
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
813
2245 Cosmo 2245 814 Cosmo 814 833 Cosmo 833

Pinks Family

Cosmo 813 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

813 813 813 114 114 114 204 204 204 834A 834A 834A 502 502 502 2034 2034 2034 234 234 234 2222 2222 2222 205A 205A 205A 2114 2114 2114 762 762 762

About Cosmo 813

Cosmo 813 sits in the pinks family as a medium-light, vivid shade with rose pink tones. With a crisp and versatile 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 813 — what color is it?

Cosmo 813 is a medium-light pink thread (hex #CE6B8B, RGB 206, 107, 139). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 813?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 813 is DMC 3688 (Mauve medium) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 77%) and DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 76%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 813?

The closest Cosmo threads to 813 are 834A (ΔE 3.43), 1105 (ΔE 4.76), and 2222 (ΔE 4.98). These are useful substitutes when 813 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 813 good for?

Cosmo 813 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 813.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 813?

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, 813 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.1:1 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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