2031
Purples family#AE6BA6
Need details on Cosmo 2031? This medium-light, muted purple hand-dyed shade is hex #AE6BA6, RGB 174, 107, 166. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Cosmo 2031
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2031
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 2031
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2031
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 2031
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2031, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo2031 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 2031
Cosmo 2031 sits in the purples family as a medium-light, muted shade. With a restrained and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in elegant accents and grape clusters. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring wisteria and amethyst tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 2031 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2031 is a medium-light purple thread (hex #AE6BA6, RGB 174, 107, 166). It shows up most in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2031?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2031 is DMC 209 (Lavender dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 71%) and DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 58%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2031?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2031 are 282 (ΔE 5.69), 2222 (ΔE 7.61), and 262 (ΔE 8.02). These are useful substitutes when 2031 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2031 good for?
Cosmo 2031 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2031.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2031?
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, 2031 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.