Ora's Iris
Purples family#3B2B3F
Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris has hex #3B2B3F and RGB 59, 43, 63. This dark, muted purple 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris
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 Ora's Iris
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Ora's Iris, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Classic ColorworksOra's Iris in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris
Meet Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris — a muted, dark hand-dyed thread in the purples family. Its tone is dramatic and quiet, making it a popular choice for lavender fields and royal motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for floral details or elegant accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris is a dark purple thread (hex #3B2B3F, RGB 59, 43, 63). It shows up most in iris blooms and eggplant designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris is DMC 29 (Eggplant) with a 62% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 154 (Grape very dark, 61%) and DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 55%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Ora's Iris?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Ora's Iris are Rainy Day (ΔE 6.87), Rod & Reel (ΔE 8.84), and Auntie Dee (ΔE 8.86). These are useful substitutes when Ora's Iris is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris good for?
Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring iris blooms, eggplant designs, plum themes, lilac patterns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Ora's Iris.
Does Classic Colorworks Ora's Iris vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Ora's Iris 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.