485A
Purples family#9E2679
Looking up Cosmo 485A? It's a medium-dark purple shade (#9E2679 / RGB 158, 38, 121). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Cosmo 485A
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 485A
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 485A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 485A
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 485A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 485A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo485A in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 485A
Cosmo 485A is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the purples family. Expect a strong and rich look that suits iris blooms, eggplant designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching plum themes or lilac patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 485A?
Cosmo 485A is a medium-dark purple shade (hex #9E2679, RGB 158, 38, 121) in the purples family, commonly used for floral details, elegant accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 485A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 485A is DMC 718 (Plum) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 68%) and DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 485A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 485A are 484A (ΔE 4.87), 2002 (ΔE 5.87), and 486 (ΔE 6.39). These are useful substitutes when 485A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 485A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 485A for charts featuring floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria. The medium-dark 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 485A?
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, 485A has a contrast ratio of about 7:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.