2003
Purples family#7B235F
Looking up Cosmo 2003? It's a medium-dark purple shade (#7B235F / RGB 123, 35, 95). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Cosmo 2003
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2003
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 2003
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2003
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 486 is so near (ΔE 1.37), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2003
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2003, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo2003 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 2003
A vivid, medium-dark member of the purples family, Cosmo 2003 is a hand-dyed floss. The shade reads as deep and vivid — a go-to choice for floral details and elegant accents. It also turns up in patterns built around grape clusters and wisteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2003 look like?
Cosmo 2003 is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #7B235F and RGB 123, 35, 95. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2003?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2003 is DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 917 (Plum medium, 73%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 64%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2003?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2003 are 486 (ΔE 1.37), 2033 (ΔE 5.69), and 2224 (ΔE 7.28). These are useful substitutes when 2003 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2003?
Reach for Cosmo 2003 when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2003.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2003?
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, 2003 has a contrast ratio of about 9.3:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.