204
Pinks family
Cosmo 204 has hex #ED579E and RGB 237, 87, 158. This medium-light, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 204
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 204
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 204
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 204 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 114, 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 204
Cosmo threads that pair well with 204, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 204 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 204
Cosmo 204 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits peony petals and flamingo designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 204?
Cosmo 204 is a medium-light pink shade (hex #ED579E, RGB 237, 87, 158) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 204?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 204 is DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 603 (Cranberry, 82%) and DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 204?
The closest Cosmo threads to 204 are 114 (ΔE 2.1), 203 (ΔE 3.17), and 502 (ΔE 3.62). These are useful substitutes when 204 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 204?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 204 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 204?
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, 204 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.