Grape Pie
Pinks family#7F496B
Below: Classic Colorworks Grape Pie, a medium-dark, muted pink shade with hex #7F496B and RGB 127, 73, 107. 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
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 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.
Because Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries is so near (ΔE 2.27), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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.
Pinks Family
Classic ColorworksGrape Pie in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Grape Pie
A muted, medium-dark member of the pinks family, Classic Colorworks Grape Pie is a hand-dyed floss with rose pink tones. The deep and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to romantic motifs and blush accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for cherry blossoms and ballet themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Grape Pie look like?
Classic Colorworks Grape Pie is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #7F496B and RGB 127, 73, 107. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Grape Pie?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Grape Pie is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 64%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 60%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Grape Pie?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Grape Pie are Mulled Berries (ΔE 2.27), Plum Paisley (ΔE 4.99), and Heatherleigh (ΔE 6.09). 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 tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals. Its medium-dark 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.