Carrie Berry
Pinks family#DC6689
Classic Colorworks Carrie Berry is a medium-light, vivid pink shade with hex code #DC6689 and RGB values 220, 102, 137. 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 Carrie Berry
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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
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 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.
Pinks Family
Classic ColorworksCarrie 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 #DC6689, RGB 220, 102, 137). 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 962 (Dusty Rose medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3688 (Mauve medium, 90%) and DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 85%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Carrie Berry?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Carrie Berry are Pink Champagne (ΔE 5.02), Priscilla's Peppermint (ΔE 5.26), and House Wine (ΔE 5.56). 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.