Aunt Marie's Violet
Purples family#B076A0
Looking up Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet? It's a medium-light purple shade (#B076A0 / RGB 176, 118, 160). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Aunt Marie's Violet
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Aunt Marie's Violet, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Classic ColorworksAunt Marie's Violet in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet
Meet Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet — a muted, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the purples family. The shade reads as restrained and versatile — a go-to choice for lavender fields and royal motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around floral details and elegant accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet is a medium-light purple thread (hex #B076A0, RGB 176, 118, 160). It shows up most in iris blooms and eggplant designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet is DMC 3836 (Grape light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3608 (Plum very light, 61%) and DMC 209 (Lavender dark, 61%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Aunt Marie's Violet?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Aunt Marie's Violet are Secondhand Rose (ΔE 6.2), Lavender Louise (ΔE 7.74), and Priscilla's Peppermint (ΔE 8.74). These are useful substitutes when Aunt Marie's Violet is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet good for?
Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Aunt Marie's Violet.
Does Classic Colorworks Aunt Marie's Violet vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Aunt Marie's Violet are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.