502
Pinks family
Cosmo 502 has hex #E45BAB and RGB 228, 91, 171. This medium-light, vivid 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 502
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 502
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 502
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Cosmo 502 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Because Cosmo 114 is so near (ΔE 2.57), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 502
Cosmo threads that pair well with 502, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 502 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 502
A vivid, medium-light member of the pinks family, Cosmo 502 is a hand-dyed floss with rose pink tones. Its tone is balanced and lively, making it a popular choice for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cosmetics-themed designs or rose buds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 502 look like?
Cosmo 502 is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #E45BAB and RGB 228, 91, 171. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 502?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 502 is DMC 3608 (Plum very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3806 (Cyclamen Pink light, 73%) and DMC 603 (Cranberry, 66%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 502?
The closest Cosmo threads to 502 are 114 (ΔE 2.57), 204 (ΔE 3.62), and 203 (ΔE 4.93). These are useful substitutes when 502 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 502?
Reach for Cosmo 502 when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 502.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 502?
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, 502 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.