Cosmo Embroidery Floss

762

Pinks family

Need details on Cosmo 762? This medium-light, subdued pink hand-dyed shade is hex #9C849D, RGB 156, 132, 157. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#9C849D
RGB
156, 132, 157
HSL
298°, 11%, 57%
Lab
58.0, 13.7, -9.9
Lightness
57%
Medium
Saturation
11%
Neutral
Hue
298°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 762

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

Cosmo 762

Sullivans

Antique Violet Light 45327 90% Good
Grape Light 45434 52% Fair
Steel Grey Light 45059 51% Fair
Violet Light 45126 49% Fair
Shell Grey Medium 45102 49% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Toile 058 84% Good
Cashmere 077 64% Fair
Zach Black 110 59% Fair
Heatherleigh 097 56% Fair
Amethyst 001 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 762

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

Working with Cosmo 762

On white fabric
3.4:1
On dark fabric
6.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
mauve

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 762

Cosmo threads that pair well with 762, 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 762 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 762

A subdued, medium-light member of the pinks family, Cosmo 762 is a hand-dyed floss with orchid-toned tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for flamingo designs and tulip blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 762 look like?

Cosmo 762 is a medium-light shade in the pinks family with hex #9C849D and RGB 156, 132, 157. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 762?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 762 is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 55%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 53%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 762?

The closest Cosmo threads to 762 are 2034 (ΔE 5.39), 2762 (ΔE 7.07), and 234 (ΔE 7.09). These are useful substitutes when 762 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 762?

Reach for Cosmo 762 when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 762.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 762?

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, 762 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.