Blooming Crocus
Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, purples family
- Hex
- #6A4E69
- RGB
- 106, 78, 105
- HSL
- 302°, 15%, 36%
- Lab
- 37.0, 16.9, -11.0
Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus is a medium-dark, muted purple 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 shades in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference.
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
- On white fabric
- 7.2:1
- On dark fabric
- 2.9:1
- Temperature
- soft cool
- Closest to
- plum
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.
Purples Family
Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus
Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus is a medium-dark, muted shade in the purples family. This thread brings a deep and grounded presence to projects featuring galaxy motifs or lavender fields. Look for it in charts that feature royal motifs or floral details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus look like?
Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus is a medium-dark shade in the purples family with hex #6A4E69 and RGB 106, 78, 105. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring amethyst tones and iris blooms.
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 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 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.