764
Purples family#6C4D71
Cosmo 764 is a medium-dark, muted purple shade with hex code #6C4D71 and RGB values 108, 77, 113. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
About Cosmo 764
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 764
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 764
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 764
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 764
Cosmo threads that pair well with 764, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo764 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 764
A medium-dark, muted entry in the purples family, that's Cosmo 764. Its muted and intense presence shines in lilac patterns and galaxy motifs alike. Pull this thread for lavender fields or royal motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 764?
Cosmo 764 is a medium-dark purple shade (hex #6C4D71, RGB 108, 77, 113) in the purples family, commonly used for wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 764?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 764 is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 66%) and DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 57%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 764?
The closest Cosmo threads to 764 are 2032 (ΔE 6.05), 2035 (ΔE 6.98), and 2033 (ΔE 6.99). These are useful substitutes when 764 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 764?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 764 for charts featuring wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs. The medium-dark 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 764?
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, 764 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.