Cosmo Embroidery Floss

765

Pinks family

Looking up Cosmo 765? It's a medium-dark pink shade (#4F3556 / RGB 79, 53, 86). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#4F3556
RGB
79, 53, 86
HSL
287°, 24%, 27%
Lab
26.4, 18.3, -15.4
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
24%
Neutral
Hue
287°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 765

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

Cosmo 765

Sullivans

Violet 45065 67% Approx
Antique Violet Dark 45371 60% Fair
Antique Violet Medium 45326 57% Fair
Grape Dark 45432 54% Fair
Grape Medium 45433 52% Fair

Crescent Colours

Boysenberry Jam 049 71% Approx
Grape Pie 016 62% Fair
Rainy Day 103 62% Fair
Blooming Crocus 032 51% Fair
Argyle Socks 092 50% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 765

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

Working with Cosmo 765

On white fabric
10.6:1
On dark fabric
2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

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.

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

About Cosmo 765

Cosmo 765 is a medium-dark, muted shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits rose buds, florals, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching skin tones or romantic motifs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 765 look like?

Cosmo 765 is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #4F3556 and RGB 79, 53, 86. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.

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 baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. 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.