Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Pickled Beets

Pinks family

Need details on Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets? This medium-dark, moderately saturated pink hand-dyed shade is hex #572E41, RGB 87, 46, 65. 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.

Hex
#572E41
RGB
87, 46, 65
HSL
332°, 31%, 26%
Lab
24.8, 21.5, -3.7
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
31%
Muted
Hue
332°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets

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

Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets

Sullivans

Antique Violet Dark 45371 89% Good
Grape Dark 45432 64% Fair
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 61% Fair
Antique Violet Medium 45326 58% Fair
Cocoa 45458 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Boysenberry Jam 049 73% Approx
Grape Pie 016 72% Approx
Chocolate Cream Pie 009 70% Approx
Cappuccino 007 58% Fair
Rainy Day 103 51% Fair

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

On white fabric
11.2:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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

About Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets

A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, that's Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets with rose pink tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, 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 #572E41, RGB 87, 46, 65) 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 3834 (Grape dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 73%) and DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Pickled Beets?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Pickled Beets are Rainy Day (ΔE 5.74), Boysenberry Jam (ΔE 5.85), and Razzleberry (ΔE 7.01). 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.