103A
Reds family
Cosmo 103A has hex #F4C7C9 and RGB 244, 199, 201. This very light, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 103A
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 103A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 103A
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 3651, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.68). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 103A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 103A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 103A in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 103A
A very light, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 103A with warm crimson tones. Its tone is fresh and luminous, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 103A?
Cosmo 103A is a very light red shade (hex #F4C7C9, RGB 244, 199, 201) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 103A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 103A is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 86%) and DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 103A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 103A are 3651 (ΔE 2.68), 832 (ΔE 4.55), and 352 (ΔE 5.18). These are useful substitutes when 103A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 103A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 103A for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The very 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 103A?
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, 103A has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.