484A
Purples family#A63C8A
Need details on Cosmo 484A? This medium, moderately saturated purple 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.
About Cosmo 484A
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 484A
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 484A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 484A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 484A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo484A in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 484A
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the purples family, that's Cosmo 484A. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and warm, perfect for lilac patterns and galaxy motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lavender fields and royal motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 484A?
Cosmo 484A is a medium purple shade (hex #A63C8A, RGB 166, 60, 138) in the purples family, commonly used for wisteria, amethyst tones, 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 wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant 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.