Cosmo Embroidery Floss

114

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 114? It's a medium-light pink shade (#EB60A7 / RGB 235, 96, 167). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#EB60A7
RGB
235, 96, 167
HSL
329°, 78%, 65%
Lab
60.6, 60.6, -10.8
Lightness
65%
Light
Saturation
78%
Rich
Hue
329°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 114

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

Cosmo 114

Sullivans

Cyclamen Pink Light 45403 84% Good
Plum Very Light 45353 82% Good
Cranberry 45138 81% Good
Geranium Pale 45292 77% Approx
Carnation Very Light 45247 74% Approx

Crescent Colours

Pink Posey 024 63% Fair
Pink Champagne 056 59% Fair
Lavender Louise 037 49% Fair
Heatherleigh 097 46% Fair
Organza Pink 022 42% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 114

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

Working with Cosmo 114

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.8:1
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

Cosmo 114 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 204, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.1). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 114

Cosmo threads that pair well with 114, 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 114 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 114

Cosmo 114 is a medium-light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits peony petals, flamingo designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 114?

Cosmo 114 is a medium-light pink shade (hex #EB60A7, RGB 235, 96, 167) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 114?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 114 is DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 78%) and DMC 603 (Cranberry, 72%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 114?

The closest Cosmo threads to 114 are 204 (ΔE 2.1), 203 (ΔE 2.42), and 502 (ΔE 2.57). These are useful substitutes when 114 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 114?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 114 for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The medium-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 114?

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, 114 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.