Cosmo Embroidery Floss

484A

Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 484A? This medium, moderately saturated pink hand-dyed shade is hex #A63C8A, RGB 166, 60, 138. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#A63C8A
RGB
166, 60, 138
HSL
316°, 47%, 44%
Lab
43.0, 52.3, -21.4
Lightness
44%
Medium
Saturation
47%
Muted
Hue
316°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 484A

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

Cosmo 484A

Similar Cosmo Colors to 484A

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

Working with Cosmo 484A

On white fabric
5.8:1
On dark fabric
3.6:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
magenta

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 484A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 484A, 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 484A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 484A

A medium, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 484A with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and warm, perfect for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on florals and skin tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 484A?

Cosmo 484A is a medium pink shade (hex #A63C8A, RGB 166, 60, 138) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 484A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 484A is DMC 3607 (Plum light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 553 (Violet, 71%) and DMC 718 (Plum, 68%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 484A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 484A are 223 (ΔE 4.81), 485A (ΔE 4.87), and 483 (ΔE 6.25). These are useful substitutes when 484A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 484A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 484A for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium 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 484A?

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, 484A has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.