762
Purples family#9C849D
Need details on Cosmo 762? This medium-light, subdued purple 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.
About Cosmo 762
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 762
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 762
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 762
Cosmo threads that pair well with 762, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo762 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 762
A subdued, medium-light member of the purples family, Cosmo 762 is a hand-dyed floss. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for eggplant designs and plum themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on lilac patterns and galaxy motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 762 look like?
Cosmo 762 is a medium-light shade in the purples family with hex #9C849D and RGB 156, 132, 157. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring elegant accents and grape clusters.
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 elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones. 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.