Cupid
Reds family
Classic Colorworks Cupid has hex #500811 and RGB 80, 8, 17. This dark, highly saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Cupid
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 Cupid
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Cupid
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Classic Colorworks Cupid is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Cupid 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 Cupid
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Cupid, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Cupid in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Cupid
Meet Classic Colorworks Cupid — a highly saturated, dark hand-dyed thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is dramatic and vivid, making it a popular choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for apple motifs or ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Cupid — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Cupid is a dark red thread (hex #500811, RGB 80, 8, 17). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Cupid?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cupid is DMC 814 (Garnet dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 68%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 65%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Cupid?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cupid are Camouflage (ΔE 3.53), Cauldron (ΔE 4.31), and Chai (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when Cupid is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Cupid good for?
Classic Colorworks Cupid is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Cupid.
Is Classic Colorworks Cupid good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of Cupid defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.