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Petite Maison

Light Grays family

Need details on Classic Colorworks Petite Maison? This medium-light, subdued light gray hand-dyed shade is hex #98A8A8, RGB 152, 168, 168. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#98A8A8
RGB
152, 168, 168
HSL
180°, 8%, 63%
Lab
67.7, -5.6, -1.9
Lightness
63%
Light
Saturation
8%
Neutral
Hue
180°
Family
Light Grays

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Petite Maison

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

Classic Colorworks Petite Maison

Sullivans

Grey Green Light 45271 78% Approx
Pewter Very Light 45483 61% Fair
Pearl Grey 45091 57% Fair
Blue Green Light 45410 57% Fair
Celadon Green Light 45414 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Snips and Snails 087 68% Approx
Frosted Sage 068 65% Approx
Baby Blanket 093 59% Fair
Petite Maison 127 59% Fair
Blue Beadboard 120 52% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Petite Maison

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Petite Maison

On white fabric
2.5:1
On dark fabric
8.5:1
Temperature
neutral
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 Petite Maison 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 Petite Maison

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Petite Maison, 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

Light Grays Family

Classic Colorworks Petite Maison in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.

About Classic Colorworks Petite Maison

Classic Colorworks Petite Maison sits in the light grays family as a medium-light, subdued shade. With a restrained and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in concrete textures and dusty surface highlights. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring pewter motifs and subtle shading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Petite Maison — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Petite Maison is a medium-light light gray thread (hex #98A8A8, RGB 152, 168, 168). It shows up most in fog and mist and silver accents.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Petite Maison?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Petite Maison is DMC 928 (Grey Green very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 927 (Grey Green light, 75%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 71%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Petite Maison?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Petite Maison are Frosted Sage (ΔE 4.14), Blue Beadboard (ΔE 5.33), and Garden Trellis (ΔE 5.8). These are useful substitutes when Petite Maison is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Petite Maison good for?

Classic Colorworks Petite Maison is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds. 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 Petite Maison.

Does Classic Colorworks Petite Maison vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Petite Maison 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.