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Miss Madalynn

Pinks family

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn has hex #B69AB0 and RGB 182, 154, 176. This medium-light, muted pink thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#B69AB0
RGB
182, 154, 176
HSL
313°, 16%, 66%
Lab
66.7, 14.2, -7.6
Lightness
66%
Light
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
313°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn

Sullivans

Antique Violet Very Light 45372 64% Fair
Antique Violet Light 45327 59% Fair
Violet Very Light 45468 51% Fair
Shell Grey Medium 45102 49% Fair
Antique Mauve Light 45368 46% Fair

Crescent Colours

Cashmere 077 74% Approx
Fleur de Lilac 123 69% Approx
Sugar and Spice 040 66% Approx
Purple Toile 058 59% Fair
Organza Pink 022 55% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Miss Madalynn

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn

On white fabric
2.5:1
On dark fabric
8.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Pixie Dust (ΔE 2.89) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Miss Madalynn, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Pinks Family

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn sits in the pinks family as a medium-light, muted shade with orchid-toned tones. It has a restrained and versatile feel that suits blush accents and cherry blossoms particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ballet themes or baby projects for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn is a medium-light pink thread (hex #B69AB0, RGB 182, 154, 176). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn is DMC 3743 (Antique Violet very light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 153 (Violet very light, 64%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 58%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Miss Madalynn?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Miss Madalynn are Pixie Dust (ΔE 2.89), Amethyst (ΔE 6.92), and Spun Sugar (ΔE 6.99). These are useful substitutes when Miss Madalynn is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn good for?

Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Miss Madalynn.

Does Classic Colorworks Miss Madalynn vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Miss Madalynn 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.