Cosmo Embroidery Floss

486

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 486? It's a medium-dark pink shade (#802064 / RGB 128, 32, 100). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#802064
RGB
128, 32, 100
HSL
318°, 60%, 31%
Lab
30.7, 47.4, -17.1
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
60%
Rich
Hue
318°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 486

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

Cosmo 486

Sullivans

Grape Medium 45433 67% Approx
Grape Dark 45432 47% Fair
Violet Medium 45124 42% Fair
Plum Medium 45263 42% Fair
Violet 45125 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pickled Beets 148 65% Approx
Jelly Roll 098 61% Fair
Boysenberry Jam 049 54% Fair
Rainy Day 103 53% Fair
Aunt Marie's Violet 061 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 486

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

Cosmo 486
Cosmo 2003 Near identical ΔE 1.37 Cosmo 485A Noticeable ΔE 6.39 Cosmo 2033 Noticeable ΔE 6.54 Cosmo 2224 Noticeable ΔE 7.95 Cosmo 2032 Noticeable ΔE 8.93 Cosmo 224 Noticeable ΔE 9.07 Cosmo 2223 Noticeable ΔE 9.12 Cosmo 484A Noticeable ΔE 10.56

Working with Cosmo 486

On white fabric
9.1:1
On dark fabric
2.3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
486
338 Cosmo 338
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
486
242 Cosmo 242 285 Cosmo 285
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
486
826 Cosmo 826 984 Cosmo 984
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
486
484A Cosmo 484A 482 Cosmo 482 499 Cosmo 499

Pinks Family

Cosmo 486 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

486 486 486 764 764 764 476 476 476 2033 2033 2033 2035 2035 2035 2224 2224 2224 2003 2003 2003 765 765 765 2245 2245 2245 766 766 766 477 477 477

About Cosmo 486

Cosmo 486 sits in the pinks family as a medium-dark, vivid shade with orchid-toned tones. Expect a intense and saturated look that suits blush accents, cherry blossoms, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ballet themes or baby projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 486 — what color is it?

Cosmo 486 is a medium-dark pink thread (hex #802064, RGB 128, 32, 100). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

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 cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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.

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