Fleur De Lilac
Reds family
Need details on Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac? This medium-light, muted red hand-dyed shade is hex #A78189, RGB 167, 129, 137. 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 Fleur De Lilac
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 Fleur De Lilac
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac
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 Fleur De Lilac 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 Fleur De Lilac
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Fleur De Lilac, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac
Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac is a medium-light, muted shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a gentle and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in cardinal birds and apple motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac?
Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac is a medium-light red shade (hex #A78189, RGB 167, 129, 137) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 63%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Fleur De Lilac are Mauvelous (ΔE 4.15), Rosy Glow (ΔE 5.95), and Little Pink Peony (ΔE 6.3). These are useful substitutes when Fleur De Lilac is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Fleur De Lilac vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Fleur De Lilac 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.