Cosmo Embroidery Floss

100

Whites family

Below: Cosmo 100, a very light, subdued white shade with hex #F4F4F4 and RGB 244, 244, 244. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#F4F4F4
RGB
244, 244, 244
HSL
0°, 0%, 96%
Lab
96.2, 0.0, -0.0
Lightness
96%
Very light
Saturation
0%
Neutral
Hue
Family
Whites

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 100

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

Cosmo 100

Similar Cosmo Colors to 100

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

Working with Cosmo 100

On white fabric
1.1:1
On dark fabric
19.1:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
ivory

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

Reach for Cosmo 100 where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 100 sits a hair from Cosmo 2500 (ΔE 0.21) — 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 100

Cosmo threads that pair well with 100, 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

Whites Family

Cosmo 100 in context with nearby shades from the whites color family.

About Cosmo 100

Meet Cosmo 100 — a subdued, very light hand-dyed thread in the whites family. The soft and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to linen textures and dove designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for polar bear motifs and pearl accents in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 100 — what color is it?

Cosmo 100 is a very light white thread (hex #F4F4F4, RGB 244, 244, 244). It shows up most in highlights and light backgrounds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 100?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 100 is DMC BLANC (White) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC B5200 (Snow White, 86%) and DMC 3865 (Winter White, 82%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 100?

The closest Cosmo threads to 100 are 2500 (ΔE 0.21), 500 (ΔE 0.61), and 211 (ΔE 4.22). These are useful substitutes when 100 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 100 good for?

Cosmo 100 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, light backgrounds, lacework details, cloud motifs. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 100.

Can Cosmo 100 be used for highlights?

100 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.