2035
Purples family#5E485A
Cosmo 2035 has hex #5E485A and RGB 94, 72, 90. This medium-dark, subdued purple thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Cosmo 2035
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2035
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 2035
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2035
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 476, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.29). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2035
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2035, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo2035 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 2035
Cosmo 2035 is a medium-dark, subdued shade from the purples family. It has a muted and intense feel that suits iris blooms and eggplant designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with plum themes or lilac patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2035?
Cosmo 2035 is a medium-dark purple shade (hex #5E485A, RGB 94, 72, 90) in the purples family, commonly used for floral details, elegant accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2035?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2035 is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 72%) and DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 60%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2035?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2035 are 476 (ΔE 2.29), 764 (ΔE 6.98), and 765 (ΔE 7.9). These are useful substitutes when 2035 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2035?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2035 for charts featuring floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria. 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 2035?
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, 2035 has a contrast ratio of about 8.2:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.