Cosmo Embroidery Floss

814

Pinks family

Below: Cosmo 814, a medium, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #BB4170 and RGB 187, 65, 112. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#BB4170
RGB
187, 65, 112
HSL
337°, 48%, 49%
Lab
46.3, 53.0, -0.2
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
48%
Muted
Hue
337°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 814

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

Cosmo 814

Sullivans

Plum Light 45352 81% Good
Mauve 45356 76% Approx
Cyclamen Pink 45402 69% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Dark 45369 66% Approx
Mauve Medium 45357 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Prickly Pear 025 69% Approx
Cerise 008 67% Approx
Jelly Roll 098 59% Fair
Carrie Berry 051 51% Fair
Pickled Beets 148 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 814

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

Cosmo 814
Cosmo 505A Very close ΔE 3.48 Cosmo 223 Noticeable ΔE 5.72 Cosmo 504 Noticeable ΔE 6.27 Cosmo 2002 Noticeable ΔE 6.34 Cosmo 506 Noticeable ΔE 6.42 Cosmo 815 Noticeable ΔE 6.77 Cosmo 2242 Noticeable ΔE 7.02 Cosmo 2835 Noticeable ΔE 7.48

Working with Cosmo 814

On white fabric
5.1:1
On dark fabric
4.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 814

Cosmo threads that pair well with 814, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
814
900 Cosmo 900
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
814
855 Cosmo 855 484A Cosmo 484A
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
814
633 Cosmo 633 375 Cosmo 375
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
814
2224 Cosmo 2224 203 Cosmo 203 833 Cosmo 833

Pinks Family

Cosmo 814 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

814 814 814 2001 2001 2001 504 504 504 653 653 653 483 483 483 2762 2762 2762 2115 2115 2115 505A 505A 505A 235 235 235 763 763 763 223 223 223

About Cosmo 814

A medium, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 814 with rose pink tones. The balanced and warm character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 814?

Cosmo 814 is a medium pink shade (hex #BB4170, RGB 187, 65, 112) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 814?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 814 is DMC 3687 (Mauve) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 82%) and DMC 602 (Cranberry medium, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 814?

The closest Cosmo threads to 814 are 505A (ΔE 3.48), 223 (ΔE 5.72), and 504 (ΔE 6.27). These are useful substitutes when 814 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 814?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 814 for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. 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 814?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 814 has a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1 on white fabric and 4.1:1 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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