Cosmo Embroidery Floss

834A

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 834A? It's a medium-light pink shade (#DB6684 / RGB 219, 102, 132). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#DB6684
RGB
219, 102, 132
HSL
345°, 62%, 63%
Lab
58.3, 48.7, 5.7
Lightness
63%
Light
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
345°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 834A

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

Cosmo 834A

Similar Cosmo Colors to 834A

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

Working with Cosmo 834A

On white fabric
3.4:1
On dark fabric
6.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 1105, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.51). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 834A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 834A, 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 834A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 834A

Cosmo 834A is a medium-light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits skin tones, romantic motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching blush accents or cherry blossoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 834A?

Cosmo 834A is a medium-light pink shade (hex #DB6684, RGB 219, 102, 132) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 834A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 834A is DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 90%) and DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 89%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 834A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 834A are 1105 (ΔE 1.51), 813 (ΔE 3.43), and 2105 (ΔE 5.64). These are useful substitutes when 834A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 834A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 834A for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium-light 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 834A?

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, 834A has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.