2281
Purples family#C19BC9
Looking up Cosmo 2281? It's a medium-light purple shade (#C19BC9 / RGB 193, 155, 201). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Cosmo 2281
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2281
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 2281
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2281
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 2281 sits a hair from Cosmo 261 (ΔE 2.21) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2281
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2281, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo2281 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 2281
Meet Cosmo 2281 — a muted, 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 2281 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2281 is a medium-light purple thread (hex #C19BC9, RGB 193, 155, 201). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2281?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2281 is DMC 210 (Lavender medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 77%) and DMC 554 (Violet light, 75%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2281?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2281 are 261 (ΔE 2.21), 281 (ΔE 6.56), and 552 (ΔE 7.24). These are useful substitutes when 2281 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2281 good for?
Cosmo 2281 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 2281.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2281?
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, 2281 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.