284
Purples family
Looking up Cosmo 284? It's a medium purple shade (#723E94 / RGB 114, 62, 148). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 284
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 284
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 284
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 284
Cosmo threads that pair well with 284, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo 284 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 284
Cosmo 284 is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the purples family with true purple tones. Expect a balanced and warm look that suits iris blooms, eggplant designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching plum themes or lilac patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 284?
Cosmo 284 is a medium purple shade (hex #723E94, RGB 114, 62, 148) in the purples family, commonly used for floral details, elegant accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 284?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 284 is DMC 3837 (Lavender ultra dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 80%) and DMC 552 (Violet medium, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 284?
The closest Cosmo threads to 284 are 265 (ΔE 3.3), 285 (ΔE 3.66), and 263 (ΔE 4.35). These are useful substitutes when 284 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 284?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 284 for charts featuring floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria. 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 284?
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, 284 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.