Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#624283
RGB
98, 66, 131
HSL
270°, 33%, 39%
Lab
34.3, 27.6, -31.5
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
270°
Family
Purples

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 264

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

Cosmo 264

Sullivans

Violet 45125 87% Good
Lavender Very Dark 45040 73% Approx
Violet Medium 45124 63% Fair
Grape Medium 45433 55% Fair
Blue Violet Dark 45373 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Pansy Purple 102 79% Approx
Argyle Socks 092 58% Fair
Aunt Marie's Violet 061 54% Fair
Blooming Crocus 032 54% Fair
Rainy Day 103 53% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 264

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

Working with Cosmo 264

On white fabric
8:1
On dark fabric
2.6:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
indigo

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

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.

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 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.