Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Carrie Berry

Pinks family

Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry is a medium-light, vivid pink shade with hex code #CF5D7D and RGB values 207, 93, 125. 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.

Hex
#CF5D7D
RGB
207, 93, 125
HSL
343°, 54%, 59%
Lab
54.6, 48.2, 4.4
Lightness
59%
Medium
Saturation
54%
Rich
Hue
343°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry

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

Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Carrie Berry

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry

On white fabric
3.8:1
On dark fabric
5.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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 Carrie Berry 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 Carrie Berry

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Carrie Berry, 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

Pinks Family

Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry

Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry sits in the pinks family as a medium-light, vivid shade with rose pink tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile presence to projects featuring tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs. Look for it in charts that feature rose buds or florals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry is a medium-light pink thread (hex #CF5D7D, RGB 207, 93, 125). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry is DMC 3688 (Mauve medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 79%) and DMC 962 (Dusty Rose medium, 77%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Carrie Berry?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Carrie Berry are Ripe Melon (ΔE 4.71), House Wine (ΔE 5.75), and Pink Champagne (ΔE 6.68). These are useful substitutes when Carrie Berry is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry good for?

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

Does Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Carrie Berry 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.