Cosmo Embroidery Floss

481A

Pinks family

Below: Cosmo 481A, a light, vivid pink shade with hex #EDB3D7 and RGB 237, 179, 215. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#EDB3D7
RGB
237, 179, 215
HSL
323°, 62%, 82%
Lab
79.1, 26.6, -9.9
Lightness
82%
Very light
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
323°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 481A

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

Cosmo 481A

Sullivans

Mauve Light 45358 79% Approx
Cranberry Very Light 45140 74% Approx
Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light 45297 72% Approx
Violet Very Light 45468 70% Approx
Dusty Rose Very Light 45466 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Sugar and Spice 040 71% Approx
Bambino 076 59% Fair
Spun Sugar 030 56% Fair
Little Pink Peony 121 53% Fair
Fleur de Lilac 123 50% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 481A

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

Cosmo 481A
Cosmo 2480 Near identical ΔE 1.02 Cosmo 499 Very close ΔE 3.2 Cosmo 112 Very close ΔE 4.1 Cosmo 221 Very close ΔE 4.43 Cosmo 2111 Very close ΔE 4.59 Cosmo 281 Noticeable ΔE 5.95 Cosmo 811 Noticeable ΔE 6.01 Cosmo 353 Noticeable ΔE 6.1

Working with Cosmo 481A

On white fabric
1.7:1
On dark fabric
12:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
pink

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2480, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.02). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 481A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 481A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
481A
842 Cosmo 842
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
481A
104 Cosmo 104 281 Cosmo 281
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
481A
682 Cosmo 682 2022 Cosmo 2022
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
481A
2033 Cosmo 2033 763 Cosmo 763 432A Cosmo 432A

Pinks Family

Cosmo 481A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

481A 481A 481A 352 352 352 832 832 832 2111 2111 2111 221 221 221 2480 2480 2480 499 499 499 833 833 833 112 112 112 811 811 811 353 353 353

About Cosmo 481A

Cosmo 481A is a light, vivid shade from the pinks family with rose pink tones. The fresh and easy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for peony petals and flamingo designs. Expect to see it used in tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 481A?

Cosmo 481A is a light pink shade (hex #EDB3D7, RGB 237, 179, 215) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 481A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 481A is DMC 3689 (Mauve light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 69%) and DMC 211 (Lavender light, 64%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 481A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 481A are 2480 (ΔE 1.02), 499 (ΔE 3.2), and 112 (ΔE 4.1). These are useful substitutes when 481A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 481A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 481A for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The 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 481A?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 481A has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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