Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#EE8ABF
RGB
238, 138, 191
HSL
328°, 75%, 74%
Lab
69.6, 44.7, -11.0
Lightness
74%
Light
Saturation
75%
Rich
Hue
328°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 113

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 113

Sullivans

Cranberry Light 45139 86% Good
Dusty Rose Very Light 45364 77% Approx
Plum Ultra Light 45354 76% Approx
Plum Very Light 45353 73% Approx
Cranberry Very Light 45140 73% Approx

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 70% Approx
Organza Pink 022 62% Fair
Sugar and Spice 040 56% Fair
Heatherleigh 097 51% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 47% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 113

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Cosmo 113

On white fabric
2.3:1
On dark fabric
9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

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.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.