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Boysenberry Jam

Pinks family

Below: Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam, a medium-dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #6F324F and RGB 111, 50, 79. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#6F324F
RGB
111, 50, 79
HSL
331°, 38%, 32%
Lab
30.0, 30.6, -4.9
Lightness
32%
Dark
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
331°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam

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

Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam

Sullivans

Antique Violet Dark 45371 61% Fair
Antique Violet Medium 45326 61% Fair
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 61% Fair
Grape Medium 45433 61% Fair
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Boysenberry Jam 049 77% Approx
Grape Pie 016 70% Approx
Rainy Day 103 63% Fair
Pickled Beets 148 60% Fair
Razzleberry 161 55% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Boysenberry Jam

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam

On white fabric
9.4:1
On dark fabric
2.2:1
Temperature
warm
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.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam 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 Boysenberry Jam

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

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

Pinks Family

Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam

Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam sits in the pinks family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with rose pink tones. The rich and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. Expect to see it used in rose buds and florals across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam is a medium-dark pink thread (hex #6F324F, RGB 111, 50, 79). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 74%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 74%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Boysenberry Jam?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Boysenberry Jam are Mulled Berries (ΔE 5.64), Pickled Beets (ΔE 5.85), and Green Onion (ΔE 6.46). These are useful substitutes when Boysenberry Jam is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam good for?

Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Boysenberry Jam.

Does Classic Colorworks Boysenberry Jam vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Boysenberry Jam 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.