175
Purples family#5F50A3
Cosmo 175 is a medium, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #5F50A3 and RGB values 95, 80, 163. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
About Cosmo 175
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 175
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 175
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 175
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 175
Cosmo threads that pair well with 175, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo175 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 175
A moderately saturated, medium member of the purples family, Cosmo 175 is a hand-dyed floss. Its rich and warm presence shines in floral details and elegant accents alike. Pull this thread for grape clusters or wisteria when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 175 look like?
Cosmo 175 is a medium shade in the purples family with hex #5F50A3 and RGB 95, 80, 163. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 175?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 175 is DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 31 (Blueberry, 67%) and DMC 32 (Dark Blueberry, 67%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 175?
The closest Cosmo threads to 175 are 174 (ΔE 3.27), 176 (ΔE 3.3), and 664A (ΔE 4.88). These are useful substitutes when 175 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 175?
Reach for Cosmo 175 when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 175.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 175?
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, 175 has a contrast ratio of about 6.6:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.