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Blueberry Tart

Blues family

Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #6481A1 and RGB values 100, 129, 161. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#6481A1
RGB
100, 129, 161
HSL
211°, 24%, 51%
Lab
52.9, -2.0, -20.4
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
24%
Neutral
Hue
211°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart

Sullivans

Delft Blue Medium 45209 78% Approx
Baby Blue Medium 45067 77% Approx
Lavender Blue Medium 45437 72% Approx
Wedgewood Light 45115 69% Approx
Antique Blue Light 45275 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Tyler Boy Blue 111 80% Good
Cool Azul 079 71% Approx
Caribbean Waters 050 65% Approx
Blueberry Tart 033 64% Fair
Betty Bluebell 048 52% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Blueberry Tart

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart 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 Blueberry Tart

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Blueberry Tart, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart

Meet Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart — a muted, medium hand-dyed thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its restrained and earthy presence shines in skies and water alike. Pull this thread for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart is a medium blue thread (hex #6481A1, RGB 100, 129, 161). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart is DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light, 73%) and DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 70%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Blueberry Tart?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Blueberry Tart are Betty Bluebell (ΔE 5.52), Tyler Boy Blue (ΔE 6.21), and Blue Beatrice (ΔE 7.85). These are useful substitutes when Blueberry Tart is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart good for?

Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Blueberry Tart.

Does Classic Colorworks Blueberry Tart vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Blueberry Tart 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.