Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2762

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 2762? It's a medium pink 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.

Hex
#8E7193
RGB
142, 113, 147
HSL
291°, 14%, 51%
Lab
51.5, 17.7, -14.2
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
291°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2762

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

Cosmo 2762

Sullivans

Grape Light 45434 67% Approx
Antique Violet Light 45327 61% Fair
Cocoa Light 45459 52% Fair
Violet Light 45126 45% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 39% Fair

Crescent Colours

Amethyst 001 69% Approx
Purple Toile 058 64% Fair
Plum Paisley 149 58% Fair
Lavender Louise 037 54% Fair
Heatherleigh 097 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2762

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

Working with Cosmo 2762

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

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.

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

Pinks Family

Cosmo 2762 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 2762

A medium, subdued entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 2762 with orchid-toned tones. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. It also turns up in patterns built around florals and skin tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2762?

Cosmo 2762 is a medium pink shade (hex #8E7193, RGB 142, 113, 147) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, 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 ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo 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.