Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2034

Purples family#AC93A6

Looking up Cosmo 2034? It's a medium-light purple shade (#AC93A6 / RGB 172, 147, 166). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#AC93A6
RGB
172, 147, 166
HSL
314°, 13%, 63%
Lab
63.7, 12.7, -6.5
Lightness
63%
Light
Saturation
13%
Neutral
Hue
314°
Family
Purples

About Cosmo 2034

Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss

Fiber
100% cotton
Sold as
about 8 m

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2034

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

Cosmo 2034

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2034

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

Working with Cosmo 2034

On white fabric
2.8:1
On dark fabric
7.5:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

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 2034

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2034, 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

Cosmo2034 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.

About Cosmo 2034

Meet Cosmo 2034 — a subdued, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the purples family. The shade reads as restrained and versatile — a go-to choice for amethyst tones and iris blooms. It also turns up in patterns built around eggplant designs and plum themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2034 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2034 is a medium-light purple thread (hex #AC93A6, RGB 172, 147, 166). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2034?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2034 is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 61%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 56%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2034?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2034 are 762 (ΔE 5.39), 761 (ΔE 6.45), and 234 (ΔE 7.23). These are useful substitutes when 2034 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2034 good for?

Cosmo 2034 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. 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 2034.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2034?

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, 2034 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.