Cosmo Embroidery Floss

764

Pinks family

Cosmo 764 is a medium-dark, muted pink shade with hex code #6C4D71 and RGB values 108, 77, 113. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#6C4D71
RGB
108, 77, 113
HSL
292°, 19%, 37%
Lab
37.3, 19.9, -15.6
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
19%
Neutral
Hue
292°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 764

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

Cosmo 764

Sullivans

Antique Violet Medium 45326 71% Approx
Grape Medium 45433 69% Approx
Violet 45125 51% Fair
Antique Violet Dark 45371 37% Fair
Violet Medium 45124 35% Fair

Crescent Colours

Aunt Marie's Violet 061 83% Good
Rainy Day 103 82% Good
Argyle Socks 092 80% Good
Auntie Dee 062 69% Approx
Grape Pie 016 62% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 764

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

Working with Cosmo 764

On white fabric
7.1:1
On dark fabric
2.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
plum

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.

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 764 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Cosmo 764

A medium-dark, muted entry in the pinks family, that's Cosmo 764 with orchid-toned tones. Its muted and intense presence shines in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds alike. Pull this thread for florals or skin tones when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 764?

Cosmo 764 is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #6C4D71, RGB 108, 77, 113) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, 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 ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo 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.