765
Purples family#4F3556
Looking up Cosmo 765? It's a medium-dark purple shade (#4F3556 / RGB 79, 53, 86). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Cosmo 765
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 765
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 765
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 765
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 765
Cosmo threads that pair well with 765, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Cosmo765 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Cosmo 765
Cosmo 765 is a medium-dark, muted shade in the purples family. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching royal motifs or floral details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 765 look like?
Cosmo 765 is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #4F3556 and RGB 79, 53, 86. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 765?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 765 is DMC 29 (Eggplant) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 72%) and DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 68%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 765?
The closest Cosmo threads to 765 are 766 (ΔE 4), 557 (ΔE 7.73), and 286 (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when 765 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 765?
Reach for Cosmo 765 when your project calls for amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 765.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 765?
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, 765 has a contrast ratio of about 10.6:1 on white fabric and 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.