Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2032

Purples family#824877

Below: Cosmo 2032, a medium-dark, muted purple shade with hex #824877 and RGB 130, 72, 119. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#824877
RGB
130, 72, 119
HSL
311°, 29%, 40%
Lab
39.1, 31.9, -16.3
Lightness
40%
Dark
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
311°
Family
Purples

About Cosmo 2032

Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
about 8 m

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2032

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Cosmo 2032

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2032

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

Working with Cosmo 2032

On white fabric
6.7:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
soft 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.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2032

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2032, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Purples Family

Cosmo2032 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.

About Cosmo 2032

A medium-dark, muted entry in the purples family, that's Cosmo 2032. The muted and intense character of this shade lends itself well to grape clusters and wisteria. Stitchers frequently choose it for amethyst tones and iris blooms in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2032?

Cosmo 2032 is a medium-dark purple shade (hex #824877, RGB 130, 72, 119) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2032?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2032 is DMC 33 (Fuchsia) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 72%) and DMC 553 (Violet, 69%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2032?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2032 are 2033 (ΔE 5.96), 764 (ΔE 6.05), and 484A (ΔE 7.84). These are useful substitutes when 2032 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2032?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2032 for charts featuring galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. The medium-dark 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 2032?

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, 2032 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.