486
Purples family#802064
Looking up Cosmo 486? It's a medium-dark purple shade (#802064 / RGB 128, 32, 100). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Cosmo 486
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 486
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 486
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 486
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 486 sits a hair from Cosmo 2003 (ΔE 1.37) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 486
Cosmo threads that pair well with 486, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo486 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 486
Cosmo 486 sits in the purples family as a medium-dark, vivid shade. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits elegant accents, grape clusters, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching wisteria or amethyst tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 486 — what color is it?
Cosmo 486 is a medium-dark purple thread (hex #802064, RGB 128, 32, 100). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 486?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 486 is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 73%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 62%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 486?
The closest Cosmo threads to 486 are 2003 (ΔE 1.37), 485A (ΔE 6.39), and 2033 (ΔE 6.54). These are useful substitutes when 486 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 486 good for?
Cosmo 486 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 486.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 486?
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, 486 has a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1 on white fabric and 2.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.