265
Purples family
Looking up Cosmo 265? It's a medium-dark purple shade (#673C84 / RGB 103, 60, 132). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 265
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 265
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 265
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 264 is so near (ΔE 2.35), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 265
Cosmo threads that pair well with 265, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo 265 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 265
A moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the purples family, Cosmo 265 is a hand-dyed floss with true purple tones. The shade reads as deep and intense — a go-to choice for floral details and elegant accents. It also turns up in patterns built around grape clusters and wisteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 265 look like?
Cosmo 265 is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #673C84 and RGB 103, 60, 132. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 265?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 265 is DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 552 (Violet medium, 74%) and DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark, 70%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 265?
The closest Cosmo threads to 265 are 264 (ΔE 2.35), 285 (ΔE 2.6), and 284 (ΔE 3.3). These are useful substitutes when 265 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 265?
Reach for Cosmo 265 when your project calls for plum themes, lilac patterns, galaxy motifs, lavender fields. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 265.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 265?
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, 265 has a contrast ratio of about 8.2:1 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.