Cosmo Embroidery Floss

832

Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 832? This very light, vivid pink hand-dyed shade is hex #F8D2DD, RGB 248, 210, 221. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#F8D2DD
RGB
248, 210, 221
HSL
343°, 73%, 90%
Lab
87.6, 15.0, -0.5
Lightness
90%
Very light
Saturation
73%
Rich
Hue
343°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 832

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

Cosmo 832

Sullivans

Baby Pink 45220 98% Excellent
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light 45047 83% Good
Salmon Very Light 45363 78% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 75% Approx
Apricot Very Light 45495 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Spun Sugar 030 76% Approx
Bambino 076 76% Approx
Rosy Glow 140 44% Fair
Hydrangea 018 41% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 37% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 832

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

Working with Cosmo 832

On white fabric
1.4:1
On dark fabric
15.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Cosmo 832 is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 352 is so near (ΔE 1.16), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 832

Cosmo threads that pair well with 832, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Cosmo 832 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 832

A vivid, very light member of the pinks family, Cosmo 832 is a hand-dyed floss with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as airy and bright, perfect for romantic motifs and blush accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cherry blossoms and ballet themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 832 look like?

Cosmo 832 is a very light shade in the pinks family with hex #F8D2DD and RGB 248, 210, 221. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 832?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 832 is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 68%) and DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 67%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 832?

The closest Cosmo threads to 832 are 352 (ΔE 1.16), 480A (ΔE 2.49), and 220 (ΔE 3.63). These are useful substitutes when 832 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 832?

Reach for Cosmo 832 when your project calls for tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 832.

Can Cosmo 832 be used for highlights?

832 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.