477
Purples family#3B2E37
Below: Cosmo 477, a dark, subdued purple shade with hex #3B2E37 and RGB 59, 46, 55. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Cosmo 477
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 477
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 477
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 477
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 477
Cosmo threads that pair well with 477, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo477 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 477
Cosmo 477 is a dark, subdued shade from the purples family. The dark and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for iris blooms and eggplant designs. Expect to see it used in plum themes and lilac patterns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 477?
Cosmo 477 is a dark purple shade (hex #3B2E37, RGB 59, 46, 55) in the purples family, commonly used for floral details, elegant accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 477?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 477 is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 55%) and DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 55%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 477?
The closest Cosmo threads to 477 are 478 (ΔE 4.09), 601 (ΔE 5.18), and 2030 (ΔE 5.83). These are useful substitutes when 477 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 477?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 477 for charts featuring floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria. The dark 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 477?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 477 has a contrast ratio of about 12.9:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.