816A
Pinks family
Below: Cosmo 816A, a medium-dark, vivid pink shade with hex #9C2B54 and RGB 156, 43, 84. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 816A
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 816A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 816A
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 815, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.04). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 816A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 816A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 816A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 816A
Cosmo 816A is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. The strong and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for skin tones and romantic motifs. Expect to see it used in blush accents and cherry blossoms across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 816A?
Cosmo 816A is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #9C2B54, RGB 156, 43, 84) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 816A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 816A is DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 73%) and DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 816A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 816A are 815 (ΔE 2.04), 2223 (ΔE 3.31), and 224 (ΔE 3.49). These are useful substitutes when 816A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 816A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 816A for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium-dark 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 816A?
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, 816A has a contrast ratio of about 7.3:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.