203
Pinks family
Looking up Cosmo 203? It's a medium-light pink shade (#EE68A4 / RGB 238, 104, 164). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 203
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 203
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 203
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 203 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 203 sits a hair from Cosmo 114 (ΔE 2.42) — 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 203
Cosmo threads that pair well with 203, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 203 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 203
Meet Cosmo 203 — a vivid, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as crisp and versatile — a go-to choice for baby projects and peony petals. It also turns up in patterns built around flamingo designs and tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 203 — what color is it?
Cosmo 203 is a medium-light pink thread (hex #EE68A4, RGB 238, 104, 164). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 203?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 203 is DMC 604 (Cranberry light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 76%) and DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 74%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 203?
The closest Cosmo threads to 203 are 114 (ΔE 2.42), 204 (ΔE 3.17), and 502 (ΔE 4.93). These are useful substitutes when 203 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 203 good for?
Cosmo 203 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 203.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 203?
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, 203 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.