475
Grays family
Cosmo 475 has hex #78646C and RGB 120, 100, 108. This medium, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 475
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 475
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 475
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 475
Cosmo threads that pair well with 475, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Cosmo 475 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Cosmo 475
Cosmo 475 is a medium, subdued shade in the grays family. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits elephant motifs and cobblestone paths particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with industrial designs or wolf patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 475 look like?
Cosmo 475 is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #78646C and RGB 120, 100, 108. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 475?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 475 is DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 65%) and DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 62%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 475?
The closest Cosmo threads to 475 are 235 (ΔE 7.5), 2028 (ΔE 8.13), and 2037 (ΔE 8.81). These are useful substitutes when 475 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 475?
Reach for Cosmo 475 when your project calls for shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 475.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 475?
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, 475 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 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.