Plum Paisley
Purples family#6C4969
Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley has hex #6C4969 and RGB 108, 73, 105. This medium-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 Plum Paisley
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 Plum Paisley
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley
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 Plum Paisley 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Blooming Crocus, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.47). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Plum Paisley, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Classic ColorworksPlum Paisley in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley
A medium-dark, muted entry in the purples family, that's Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for lilac patterns and galaxy motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lavender fields or royal motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley?
Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley is a medium-dark purple shade (hex #6C4969, RGB 108, 73, 105) in the purples family, commonly used for wisteria, amethyst tones, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 70%) and DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Plum Paisley are Blooming Crocus (ΔE 2.47), Mulled Berries (ΔE 2.86), and Grape Pie (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when Plum Paisley is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Plum Paisley for charts featuring wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms, eggplant designs. 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 Plum Paisley vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Plum Paisley 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.