264
Purples family
Cosmo 264 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #624283 and RGB values 98, 66, 131. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 264
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 264
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 264
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 265, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.35). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 264
Cosmo threads that pair well with 264, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo 264 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 264
Cosmo 264 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the purples family with blue-violet tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring royal motifs or floral details. Look for it in charts that feature elegant accents or grape clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 264?
Cosmo 264 is a medium-dark purple shade (hex #624283, RGB 98, 66, 131) in the purples family, commonly used for eggplant designs, plum themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 264?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 264 is DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark, 71%) and DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 264?
The closest Cosmo threads to 264 are 265 (ΔE 2.35), 263 (ΔE 3.95), and 285 (ΔE 4.49). These are useful substitutes when 264 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 264?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 264 for charts featuring eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs. 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 264?
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, 264 has a contrast ratio of about 8:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.