Blue Beatrice
Blues family
Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice has hex #7D8498 and RGB 125, 132, 152. This medium, subdued blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Blue Beatrice
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Blue Beatrice, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice
A medium, subdued entry in the blues family, that's Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice with true blue tones. Its tone is steady and quiet, making it a popular choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for forget-me-nots or bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice?
Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice is a medium blue shade (hex #7D8498, RGB 125, 132, 152) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 61%) and DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 60%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Blue Beatrice are Tyler Boy Blue (ΔE 6.06), Lunar Eclipse (ΔE 6.68), and Blueberry Tart (ΔE 7.85). These are useful substitutes when Blue Beatrice is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Blue Beatrice vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Blue Beatrice 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.