110
Whites family#FCFCF2
Cosmo 110 has hex #FCFCF2 and RGB 252, 252, 242. This very light, vivid white thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Cosmo 110
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 110
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 110
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 110
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Cosmo 110 where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 110
Cosmo threads that pair well with 110, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Whites Family
Cosmo110 in context with nearby shades from the whites color family.
About Cosmo 110
Cosmo 110 sits in the whites family as a very light, vivid shade. It has a crisp and delicate feel that suits lacework details and cloud motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with wedding samplers or linen textures for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 110 — what color is it?
Cosmo 110 is a very light white thread (hex #FCFCF2, RGB 252, 252, 242). It shows up most in cotton patterns and lily blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 110?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 110 is DMC 3865 (Winter White) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC BLANC (White, 76%) and DMC 712 (Cream, 64%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 110?
The closest Cosmo threads to 110 are 500 (ΔE 4.92), 2500 (ΔE 5.01), and 100 (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 110 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 110 good for?
Cosmo 110 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cotton patterns, lily blooms, snow, highlights. 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 110.
Can Cosmo 110 be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 110 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.