Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Mulled Berries

Pinks family

Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries has hex #693F5E and RGB 105, 63, 94. This medium-dark, muted pink 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.

Hex
#693F5E
RGB
105, 63, 94
HSL
316°, 25%, 33%
Lab
32.6, 23.4, -10.7
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
25%
Neutral
Hue
316°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries

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

Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries

Sullivans

Antique Violet Medium 45326 80% Good
Grape Medium 45433 75% Approx
Antique Violet Dark 45371 59% Fair
Grape Dark 45432 46% Fair
Violet 45065 43% Fair

Crescent Colours

Boysenberry Jam 049 89% Good
Rainy Day 103 88% Good
Grape Pie 016 81% Good
Aunt Marie's Violet 061 72% Approx
Pickled Beets 148 59% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Mulled Berries

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries

On white fabric
8.5:1
On dark fabric
2.5:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
plum

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 Mulled Berries 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 Mulled Berries sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley (ΔE 2.92) — 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 Mulled Berries

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

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Mulled Berries
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 Mulled Berries in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.

About Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries

Meet Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries — a muted, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its tone is somber and rich, making it a popular choice for florals and skin tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for romantic motifs or blush accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries is a medium-dark pink thread (hex #693F5E, RGB 105, 63, 94). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 69%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 68%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Mulled Berries?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Mulled Berries are Plum Paisley (ΔE 2.92), Green Onion (ΔE 3.62), and Boysenberry Jam (ΔE 5.64). These are useful substitutes when Mulled Berries is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries good for?

Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Mulled Berries.

Does Classic Colorworks Mulled Berries vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Mulled Berries 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.