480A
Pinks family
Looking up Cosmo 480A? It's a very light pink shade (#F4D6E3 / RGB 244, 214, 227). 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 480A
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 480A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 480A
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Pale shades like Cosmo 480A do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 832, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.49). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 480A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 480A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 480A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 480A
A very light, vivid entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 480A with rose pink tones. The shade reads as fresh and luminous — a go-to choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It also turns up in patterns built around florals and skin tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 480A?
Cosmo 480A is a very light pink shade (hex #F4D6E3, RGB 244, 214, 227) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 480A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 480A is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 23 (Apple Blossom, 68%) and DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 480A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 480A are 832 (ΔE 2.49), 220 (ΔE 2.56), and 352 (ΔE 2.89). These are useful substitutes when 480A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 480A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 480A for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can Cosmo 480A be used for highlights?
480A is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.