461
Pinks family#E1A29A
Cosmo 461 is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #E1A29A and RGB values 225, 162, 154. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
About Cosmo 461
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 461
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 461
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 461
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 461
Cosmo threads that pair well with 461, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo461 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 461
A light, vivid entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 461. Its fresh and easy presence shines in cherry blossoms and ballet themes alike. Pull this thread for baby projects or peony petals when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 461?
Cosmo 461 is a light pink shade (hex #E1A29A, RGB 225, 162, 154) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 461?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 461 is DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light, 74%) and DMC 761 (Salmon light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 461?
The closest Cosmo threads to 461 are 440 (ΔE 4.11), 851 (ΔE 4.59), and 2185 (ΔE 6.06). These are useful substitutes when 461 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 461?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 461 for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. 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 461?
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, 461 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.