Cosmo Embroidery Floss

482

Pinks family

Cosmo 482 has hex #D677B9 and RGB 214, 119, 185. This medium-light, vivid pink 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.

Hex
#D677B9
RGB
214, 119, 185
HSL
318°, 54%, 65%
Lab
62.5, 45.7, -18.6
Lightness
65%
Light
Saturation
54%
Rich
Hue
318°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 482

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

Cosmo 482

Sullivans

Plum Very Light 45353 77% Approx
Cranberry Light 45139 65% Approx
Geranium Pale 45292 63% Fair
Violet Light 45126 62% Fair
Cyclamen Pink Light 45403 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Heatherleigh 097 68% Approx
Lavender Louise 037 59% Fair
Pink Posey 024 57% Fair
Organza Pink 022 53% Fair
Cashmere 077 49% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 482

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

Working with Cosmo 482

On white fabric
2.9:1
On dark fabric
7.2:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
pink

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 482

Cosmo threads that pair well with 482, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Cosmo 482 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 482

Cosmo 482 is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. It has a balanced and lively feel that suits rose buds and florals particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with skin tones or romantic motifs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 482 look like?

Cosmo 482 is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #D677B9 and RGB 214, 119, 185. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 482?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 482 is DMC 3608 (Plum very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 67%) and DMC 3609 (Plum ultra light, 67%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 482?

The closest Cosmo threads to 482 are 222 (ΔE 5.44), 502 (ΔE 6.05), and 501 (ΔE 6.37). These are useful substitutes when 482 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 482?

Reach for Cosmo 482 when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 482.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 482?

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, 482 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.