261
Purples family#C6A2CB
Cosmo 261 has hex #C6A2CB and RGB 198, 162, 203. This light, muted purple thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Cosmo 261
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 261
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 261
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 261
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 2281, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.21). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 261
Cosmo threads that pair well with 261, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo261 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 261
A light, muted entry in the purples family, that's Cosmo 261. Its tone is subtle and pale, making it a popular choice for lilac patterns and galaxy motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lavender fields or royal motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 261?
Cosmo 261 is a light purple shade (hex #C6A2CB, RGB 198, 162, 203) in the purples family, commonly used for wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 261?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 261 is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 211 (Lavender light, 73%) and DMC 210 (Lavender medium, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 261?
The closest Cosmo threads to 261 are 2281 (ΔE 2.21), 281 (ΔE 4.4), and 761 (ΔE 7.25). These are useful substitutes when 261 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 261?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 261 for charts featuring wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs. The light 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 261?
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, 261 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.