Cashmere
Purples family
Need details on Classic Colorworks Cashmere? This medium, muted purple hand-dyed shade is hex #74628B, RGB 116, 98, 139. 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
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Purple Aster, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.22). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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 Colorworks Cashmere 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 #74628B, RGB 116, 98, 139) 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 31 (Blueberry) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 61%) and DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 58%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Cashmere?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cashmere are Purple Aster (ΔE 2.22), Argyle Socks (ΔE 3.45), and Hydrangea (ΔE 7.06). 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.