Prisc. Peppermint
Pinks family
Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint is a medium-dark, vivid pink shade with hex code #952949 and RGB values 149, 41, 73. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Prisc. Peppermint
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint
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 threads like Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Strawberry Parfait (ΔE 3.1) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Prisc. Peppermint, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint
Meet Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint — a vivid, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its intense and saturated presence shines in florals and skin tones alike. Pull this thread for romantic motifs or blush accents when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint is a medium-dark pink thread (hex #952949, RGB 149, 41, 73). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint is DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 150 (Dusty Rose ultra very dark, 78%) and DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 74%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Prisc. Peppermint?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Prisc. Peppermint are Strawberry Parfait (ΔE 3.1), Ladybug (ΔE 5.23), and Sweetest Heart (ΔE 7.44). These are useful substitutes when Prisc. Peppermint is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint good for?
Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Prisc. Peppermint.
Does Classic Colorworks Prisc. Peppermint vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Prisc. Peppermint 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.