Blooming Crocus
Pinks family#6A4E69
Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus is a medium-dark, muted pink shade with hex code #6A4E69 and RGB values 106, 78, 105. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus
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 Blooming Crocus
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley is so near (ΔE 2.47), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Blooming Crocus, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Classic ColorworksBlooming Crocus in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus
Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus is a medium-dark, muted shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. This thread brings a deep and grounded presence to projects featuring rose buds or florals. Look for it in charts that feature skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus look like?
Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #6A4E69 and RGB 106, 78, 105. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus is DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3835 (Grape medium, 70%) and DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 64%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Blooming Crocus?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Blooming Crocus are Plum Paisley (ΔE 2.47), Mulled Berries (ΔE 4.26), and Grape Pie (ΔE 6.45). These are useful substitutes when Blooming Crocus is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus 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 Blooming Crocus.
Does Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Blooming Crocus shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.