763
Purples family#88698A
Below: Cosmo 763, a medium, subdued purple shade with hex #88698A and RGB 136, 105, 138. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Cosmo 763
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 763
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 763
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 763
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Cosmo 763 sits a hair from Cosmo 2762 (ΔE 3.08) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 763
Cosmo threads that pair well with 763, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo763 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 763
Cosmo 763 sits in the purples family as a medium, subdued shade. The restrained and earthy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for plum themes and lilac patterns. Expect to see it used in galaxy motifs and lavender fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 763 — what color is it?
Cosmo 763 is a medium purple thread (hex #88698A, RGB 136, 105, 138). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 763?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 763 is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light, 57%) and DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 57%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 763?
The closest Cosmo threads to 763 are 2762 (ΔE 3.08), 235 (ΔE 8.45), and 554 (ΔE 9.32). These are useful substitutes when 763 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 763 good for?
Cosmo 763 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 763.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 763?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 763 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.