482
Purples family#D677B9
Cosmo 482 has hex #D677B9 and RGB 214, 119, 185. This medium-light, vivid purple 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.
About Cosmo 482
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 482
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 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.
Purples Family
Cosmo482 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 482
Cosmo 482 is a medium-light, vivid shade in the purples family. It has a balanced and lively feel that suits galaxy motifs and lavender fields particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with royal motifs or floral details for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 482 look like?
Cosmo 482 is a medium-light shade in the purples family with hex #D677B9 and RGB 214, 119, 185. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring amethyst tones and iris blooms.
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 amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes. 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.