172A
Purples family#A69DCE
Cosmo 172A has hex #A69DCE and RGB 166, 157, 206. This light, moderately saturated purple thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Cosmo 172A
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 172A
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 172A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 172A
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 552, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.17). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 172A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 172A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo172A in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 172A
A light, moderately saturated entry in the purples family, that's Cosmo 172A. Its tone is easy and clean, making it a popular choice for grape clusters and wisteria. It pairs nicely in designs that call for amethyst tones or iris blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 172A?
Cosmo 172A is a light purple shade (hex #A69DCE, RGB 166, 157, 206) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 172A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 172A is DMC 341 (Blue Violet light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 64%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 172A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 172A are 552 (ΔE 1.17), 662 (ΔE 6.85), and 2172 (ΔE 7.44). These are useful substitutes when 172A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 172A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 172A for charts featuring galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. The light 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 172A?
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, 172A has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.