261
Pinks family
Cosmo 261 has hex #C6A2CB and RGB 198, 162, 203. This light, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 261
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 261
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 261
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2281, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.21). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 261
Cosmo threads that pair well with 261, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 261 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 261
A light, muted entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 261 with orchid-toned tones. Its tone is subtle and pale, making it a popular choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for florals or skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 261?
Cosmo 261 is a light pink shade (hex #C6A2CB, RGB 198, 162, 203) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 261?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 261 is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 211 (Lavender light, 73%) and DMC 210 (Lavender medium, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 261?
The closest Cosmo threads to 261 are 2281 (ΔE 2.21), 281 (ΔE 4.4), and 761 (ΔE 7.25). These are useful substitutes when 261 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 261?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 261 for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The 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 261?
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, 261 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.