Grape Pie
Reds family
Below: Classic Colorworks Grape Pie, a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #D4634C and RGB 212, 99, 76. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Grape Pie
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 Grape Pie
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Grape Pie
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Grape Pie varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Grape Pie
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Grape Pie, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Grape Pie in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Grape Pie
A vivid, medium-light member of the reds family, Classic Colorworks Grape Pie is a hand-dyed floss with red-orange tones. The balanced and lively character of this shade lends itself well to holiday designs and bold accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for berries and valentines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Grape Pie look like?
Classic Colorworks Grape Pie is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #D4634C and RGB 212, 99, 76. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Grape Pie?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Grape Pie is DMC 21 (Light Alizarin) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 76%) and DMC 922 (Copper light, 75%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Grape Pie?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Grape Pie are Shamrock (ΔE 5.96), Sunset (ΔE 6.96), and Pumpkin Harvest (ΔE 7.31). These are useful substitutes when Grape Pie is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Grape Pie?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Grape Pie when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Grape Pie.
Does Classic Colorworks Grape Pie vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Grape Pie are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.