102
Reds family
Looking up Cosmo 102? It's a very light red shade (#F8DFD7 / RGB 248, 223, 215). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 102
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 102
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 102
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 102 is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Because Cosmo 351 is so near (ΔE 0.47), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 102
Cosmo threads that pair well with 102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 102 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 102
A vivid, very light member of the reds family, Cosmo 102 is a hand-dyed floss with red-orange tones. The shade reads as airy and bright — a go-to choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It also turns up in patterns built around barn scenes and tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 102 look like?
Cosmo 102 is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #F8DFD7 and RGB 248, 223, 215. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 102?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 102 is DMC 819 (Baby Pink light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 948 (Peach very light, 70%) and DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 66%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 102?
The closest Cosmo threads to 102 are 351 (ΔE 0.47), 101 (ΔE 4.64), and 111 (ΔE 5.58). These are useful substitutes when 102 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 102?
Reach for Cosmo 102 when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 102.
Can Cosmo 102 be used for highlights?
102 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.