474
Grays family
Looking up Cosmo 474? It's a medium-light gray shade (#9B888D / RGB 155, 136, 141). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 474
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 474
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 474
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 474
Cosmo threads that pair well with 474, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Cosmo 474 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Cosmo 474
A medium-light, subdued entry in the grays family, that's Cosmo 474. The shade reads as gentle and grounded — a go-to choice for castle walls and elephant motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 474?
Cosmo 474 is a medium-light gray shade (hex #9B888D, RGB 155, 136, 141) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 474?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 474 is DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 67%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 56%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 474?
The closest Cosmo threads to 474 are 2036 (ΔE 7.36), 473 (ΔE 7.36), and 2034 (ΔE 7.46). These are useful substitutes when 474 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 474?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 474 for charts featuring rabbit fur, shading, outlines, urban scenes. The medium-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 474?
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, 474 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.