Pickled Beets
Pinks family#5F3548
Need details on Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets? This medium-dark, muted pink hand-dyed shade is hex #5F3548, RGB 95, 53, 72. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets
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 Pickled Beets
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Pickled Beets, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Classic ColorworksPickled Beets in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets
A medium-dark, muted entry in the pinks family, that's Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on baby projects and peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets?
Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #5F3548, RGB 95, 53, 72) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 74%) and DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Pickled Beets are Boysenberry Jam (ΔE 5.24), Rainy Day (ΔE 6.23), and Razzleberry (ΔE 8.34). These are useful substitutes when Pickled Beets is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Pickled Beets 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.