761
Purples family#C0A9BC
Cosmo 761 has hex #C0A9BC and RGB 192, 169, 188. This light, muted purple thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Cosmo 761
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 761
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 761
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 761
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 761
Cosmo threads that pair well with 761, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo761 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 761
Cosmo 761 is a light, muted shade from the purples family. It has a subtle and pale feel that suits iris blooms and eggplant designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with plum themes or lilac patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 761?
Cosmo 761 is a light purple shade (hex #C0A9BC, RGB 192, 169, 188) in the purples family, commonly used for floral details, elegant accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 761?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 761 is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 26 (Pale Lavender, 67%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 58%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 761?
The closest Cosmo threads to 761 are 281 (ΔE 6.44), 2034 (ΔE 6.45), and 551 (ΔE 6.62). These are useful substitutes when 761 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 761?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 761 for charts featuring floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria. The light 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 761?
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, 761 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.