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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 482
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 482
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 482
Cosmo threads that pair well with 482, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.