Cosmo Embroidery Floss

473

Reds family

Cosmo 473 is a medium-light, subdued red shade with hex code #B19FA2 and RGB values 177, 159, 162. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#B19FA2
RGB
177, 159, 162
HSL
350°, 10%, 66%
Lab
67.1, 7.1, 0.8
Lightness
66%
Light
Saturation
10%
Neutral
Hue
350°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 473

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 473

Sullivans

Shell Grey Medium 45102 68% Approx
Beige Brown Very Light 45240 56% Fair
Shell Grey Light 45103 54% Fair
Antique Violet Very Light 45372 54% Fair
Pearl Grey 45091 45% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lunar Eclipse 099 88% Good
Tabby 042 84% Good
River Rocks 109 61% Fair
Zach Black 110 57% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 54% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 473

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Cosmo 473
Cosmo 472 Very close ΔE 4.55 Cosmo 382 Noticeable ΔE 6.56 Cosmo 474 Noticeable ΔE 7.36 Cosmo 2036 Noticeable ΔE 7.58 Cosmo 761 Noticeable ΔE 7.65 Cosmo 2034 Noticeable ΔE 7.66 Cosmo 233 Noticeable ΔE 8 Cosmo 380 Noticeable ΔE 8.45

Working with Cosmo 473

On white fabric
2.5:1
On dark fabric
8.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
tan

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 473

Cosmo threads that pair well with 473, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
473
981A Cosmo 981A
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
473
382 Cosmo 382 472 Cosmo 472
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
473
890 Cosmo 890 731 Cosmo 731
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
473
477 Cosmo 477 475 Cosmo 475 220 Cosmo 220

Reds Family

Cosmo 473 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

473 473 473 472 472 472 652 652 652 105 105 105 3185 3185 3185 462 462 462 2652 2652 2652 853 853 853 443 443 443 1105 1105 1105 342 342 342

About Cosmo 473

Cosmo 473 sits in the reds family as a medium-light, subdued shade with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring bold accents or berries. Look for it in charts that feature valentines or poppies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 473 — what color is it?

Cosmo 473 is a medium-light red thread (hex #B19FA2, RGB 177, 159, 162). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 473?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 473 is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 453 (Shell Grey light, 68%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 68%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 473?

The closest Cosmo threads to 473 are 472 (ΔE 4.55), 382 (ΔE 6.56), and 474 (ΔE 7.36). These are useful substitutes when 473 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 473 good for?

Cosmo 473 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 473.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 473?

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, 473 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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