Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2262

Purples family

Looking up Cosmo 2262? It's a medium purple shade (#8961A8 / RGB 137, 97, 168). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#8961A8
RGB
137, 97, 168
HSL
274°, 29%, 52%
Lab
47.9, 30.1, -32.1
Lightness
52%
Medium
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
274°
Family
Purples

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2262

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 2262

Sullivans

Lavender Dark 45041 85% Good
Blue Violet Medium Dark 45470 51% Fair
Grape Light 45434 47% Fair
Blue Violet Medium 45070 41% Fair
Violet 45125 37% Fair

Crescent Colours

Amethyst 001 62% Fair
Vintage Violet 045 56% Fair
Pansy Purple 102 55% Fair
Aunt Marie's Violet 061 40% Fair
Argyle Socks 092 40% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2262

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

Working with Cosmo 2262

On white fabric
4.8:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
violet

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2262

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2262, 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

Cosmo 2262 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.

About Cosmo 2262

Cosmo 2262 is a medium, muted shade from the purples family with true purple tones. Expect a steady and quiet look that suits royal motifs, floral details, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching elegant accents or grape clusters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2262?

Cosmo 2262 is a medium purple shade (hex #8961A8, RGB 137, 97, 168) in the purples family, commonly used for eggplant designs, plum themes, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2262?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2262 is DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 64%) and DMC 553 (Violet, 63%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2262?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2262 are 554 (ΔE 5.36), 283 (ΔE 6.53), and 173 (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 2262 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2262?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2262 for charts featuring eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs. The medium 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 2262?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2262 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.