DMC 27 to Cosmo: Thread Conversion

Cosmo 286 is a close alternative for DMC 27 in the pale violet-white range. Cosmo's thread tends to have a softer hand than DMC, which at this light value means the stitches may lie slightly flatter — not necessarily a disadvantage in highlight work where the thread needs to merge with its surroundings. The close rating indicates some variability; as with all near-white threads, the exact violet tint can appear different under different lighting conditions. Compare your Cosmo 286 against your other palette threads in the actual light you'll be stitching under before committing to it as the lightest purple gradient step.