485A
Pinks family
Looking up Cosmo 485A? It's a medium-dark pink shade (#9E2679 / RGB 158, 38, 121). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 485A
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 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.
Pinks Family
Cosmo 485A in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Cosmo 485A
Cosmo 485A is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Expect a strong and rich look that suits peony petals, flamingo designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 485A?
Cosmo 485A is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #9E2679, RGB 158, 38, 121) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush 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 romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. 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.