Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2033

Purples family#6F3961

Cosmo 2033 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #6F3961 and RGB values 111, 57, 97. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#6F3961
RGB
111, 57, 97
HSL
316°, 32%, 33%
Lab
32.2, 29.7, -13.2
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
32%
Muted
Hue
316°
Family
Purples

About Cosmo 2033

Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
about 8 m

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2033

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

Cosmo 2033

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2033

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

Working with Cosmo 2033

On white fabric
8.6:1
On dark fabric
2.4:1
Temperature
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 2033

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2033, 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

Cosmo2033 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.

About Cosmo 2033

Cosmo 2033 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the purples family. This thread brings a deep and intense presence to projects featuring wisteria or amethyst tones. Look for it in charts that feature iris blooms or eggplant designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2033 look like?

Cosmo 2033 is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #6F3961 and RGB 111, 57, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2033?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2033 is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 74%) and DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 74%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2033?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2033 are 2003 (ΔE 5.69), 2032 (ΔE 5.96), and 486 (ΔE 6.54). These are useful substitutes when 2033 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2033?

Reach for Cosmo 2033 when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2033.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2033?

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, 2033 has a contrast ratio of about 8.6:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.