Cashmere
Purples family#81719E
Need details on Classic Colorworks Cashmere? This medium, muted purple hand-dyed shade is hex #81719E, RGB 129, 113, 158. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Cashmere
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 Cashmere
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Cashmere
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Cashmere 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 Cashmere
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Cashmere, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Classic ColorworksCashmere in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Classic Colorworks Cashmere
Classic Colorworks Cashmere is a medium, muted shade from the purples family with blue-violet tones. With a steady and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in iris blooms and eggplant designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring plum themes and lilac patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Cashmere?
Classic Colorworks Cashmere is a medium purple shade (hex #81719E, RGB 129, 113, 158) in the purples family, commonly used for floral details, elegant accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cashmere?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cashmere is DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 64%) and DMC 340 (Blue Violet medium, 60%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Cashmere?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cashmere are Argyle Socks (ΔE 3.43), Purple Aster (ΔE 3.89), and Hydrangea (ΔE 8.91). These are useful substitutes when Cashmere is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Cashmere?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Cashmere for charts featuring floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters, wisteria. 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 Cashmere vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Cashmere 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.