833
Pinks family
Below: Cosmo 833, a light, vivid pink shade with hex #F4A5BC and RGB 244, 165, 188. 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 833
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 833
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 833
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 833 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 833 sits a hair from Cosmo 2221 (ΔE 3.17) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 833
Cosmo threads that pair well with 833, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 833 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 833
Cosmo 833 sits in the pinks family as a light, vivid shade with rose pink tones. The gentle and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 833 — what color is it?
Cosmo 833 is a light pink thread (hex #F4A5BC, RGB 244, 165, 188). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 833?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 833 is DMC 151 (Dusty Rose very light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 91%) and DMC 3716 (Dusty Rose very light, 78%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 833?
The closest Cosmo threads to 833 are 2221 (ΔE 3.17), 811 (ΔE 3.52), and 104 (ΔE 3.58). These are useful substitutes when 833 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 833 good for?
Cosmo 833 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 833.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 833?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 833 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.