111
Reds family
Need details on Cosmo 111? This very light, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #F9E5E9, RGB 249, 229, 233. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 111
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 111
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 111
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Pale shades like Cosmo 111 do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 111
Cosmo threads that pair well with 111, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Cosmo 111 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Cosmo 111
A very light, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Cosmo 111 with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as fresh and luminous, perfect for berries and valentines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 111?
Cosmo 111 is a very light red shade (hex #F9E5E9, RGB 249, 229, 233) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 111?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 111 is DMC 23 (Apple Blossom) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 74%) and DMC 24 (White Lavender, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 111?
The closest Cosmo threads to 111 are 220 (ΔE 3.53), 351 (ΔE 5.15), and 102 (ΔE 5.58). These are useful substitutes when 111 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 111?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 111 for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can Cosmo 111 be used for highlights?
111 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.