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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2262
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 2262
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2262
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.
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.