Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#F4A5BC
RGB
244, 165, 188
HSL
343°, 78%, 80%
Lab
75.9, 32.3, 0.2
Lightness
80%
Very light
Saturation
78%
Rich
Hue
343°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 833

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

Cosmo 833

Sullivans

Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 92% Good
Mauve Light 45358 84% Good
Salmon Light 45192 82% Good
Cranberry Very Light 45140 74% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45364 73% Approx

Crescent Colours

Little Pink Peony 121 81% Good
Bella Rosa 047 60% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 58% Fair
Organza Pink 022 58% Fair
Sugar and Spice 040 57% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 833

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

Working with Cosmo 833

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
11:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

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

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

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 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.