2762
Purples family#8E7193
Looking up Cosmo 2762? It's a medium purple shade (#8E7193 / RGB 142, 113, 147). 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 2762
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2762
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 2762
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2762
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 763, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.08). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2762
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2762, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo2762 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 2762
A medium, subdued entry in the purples family, that's Cosmo 2762. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for lilac patterns and galaxy motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around lavender fields and royal motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2762?
Cosmo 2762 is a medium purple shade (hex #8E7193, RGB 142, 113, 147) in the purples family, commonly used for wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2762?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2762 is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 66%) and DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2762?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2762 are 763 (ΔE 3.08), 762 (ΔE 7.07), and 2031 (ΔE 8.75). These are useful substitutes when 2762 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2762?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2762 for charts featuring wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs. The medium 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 2762?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2762 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.