Cosmo Embroidery Floss

815

Pinks family

Cosmo 815 is a medium, vivid pink shade with hex code #A42F5B and RGB values 164, 47, 91. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#A42F5B
RGB
164, 47, 91
HSL
337°, 55%, 41%
Lab
39.0, 51.0, 1.7
Lightness
41%
Medium
Saturation
55%
Rich
Hue
337°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 815

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

Cosmo 815

Sullivans

Mauve 45356 89% Good
Plum Medium 45263 83% Good
Plum 45166 73% Approx
Shell Pink Light 45045 72% Approx
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Prickly Pear 025 76% Approx
Jelly Roll 098 72% Approx
Pickled Beets 148 60% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 56% Fair
House Wine 035 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 815

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

Cosmo 815
Cosmo 816A Near identical ΔE 2.04 Cosmo 2223 Very close ΔE 2.64 Cosmo 224 Very close ΔE 3.98 Cosmo 506 Very close ΔE 4.25 Cosmo 2242 Close ΔE 5.49 Cosmo 654 Noticeable ΔE 5.56 Cosmo 2002 Noticeable ΔE 5.57 Cosmo 814 Noticeable ΔE 6.77

Working with Cosmo 815

On white fabric
6.7:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
crimson

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

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 816A is so near (ΔE 2.04), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 815

Cosmo threads that pair well with 815, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
815
902 Cosmo 902
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
815
188 Cosmo 188 484A Cosmo 484A
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
815
119 Cosmo 119 2024 Cosmo 2024
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
815
2245 Cosmo 2245 105 Cosmo 105 833 Cosmo 833

Pinks Family

Cosmo 815 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

815 815 815 2242 2242 2242 484A 484A 484A 434 434 434 506 506 506 2002 2002 2002 2223 2223 2223 2032 2032 2032 224 224 224 816A 816A 816A 485A 485A 485A

About Cosmo 815

Cosmo 815 is a medium, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a rich and lively presence to projects featuring rose buds or florals. Look for it in charts that feature skin tones or romantic motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 815 look like?

Cosmo 815 is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #A42F5B and RGB 164, 47, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 815?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 815 is DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3687 (Mauve, 79%) and DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark, 72%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 815?

The closest Cosmo threads to 815 are 816A (ΔE 2.04), 2223 (ΔE 2.64), and 224 (ΔE 3.98). These are useful substitutes when 815 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 815?

Reach for Cosmo 815 when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 815.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 815?

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, 815 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 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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