113
Pinks family
Cosmo 113 is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #EE8ABF and RGB values 238, 138, 191. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 113
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 113
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 113
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 113 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 113 sits a hair from Cosmo 354 (ΔE 1.16) — 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 113
Cosmo threads that pair well with 113, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 113 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 113
Meet Cosmo 113 — a vivid, light hand-dyed thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its gentle and clear presence shines in baby projects and peony petals alike. Pull this thread for flamingo designs or tulip blooms when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 113 — what color is it?
Cosmo 113 is a light pink thread (hex #EE8ABF, RGB 238, 138, 191). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 113?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 113 is DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 604 (Cranberry light, 76%) and DMC 605 (Cranberry very light, 76%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 113?
The closest Cosmo threads to 113 are 354 (ΔE 1.16), 501 (ΔE 1.21), and 222 (ΔE 4.33). These are useful substitutes when 113 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 113 good for?
Cosmo 113 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 113.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 113?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 113 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.