2480
Pinks family
Need details on Cosmo 2480? This light, vivid pink hand-dyed shade is hex #EFB7D9, RGB 239, 183, 217. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2480
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 2480
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2480
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Cosmo 481A is so near (ΔE 1.02), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2480
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2480, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 2480 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 2480
Cosmo 2480 is a light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in rose buds and florals. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring skin tones and romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2480 look like?
Cosmo 2480 is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #EFB7D9 and RGB 239, 183, 217. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2480?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2480 is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 65%) and DMC 211 (Lavender light, 63%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2480?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2480 are 481A (ΔE 1.02), 221 (ΔE 3.49), and 2111 (ΔE 3.63). These are useful substitutes when 2480 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2480?
Reach for Cosmo 2480 when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2480.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2480?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2480 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.