Rainy Day
Pinks family
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is a dark, moderately saturated pink shade with hex code #44223C and RGB values 68, 34, 60. 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 Rainy Day
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 Rainy Day
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Rainy Day
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Rainy Day 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 Rainy Day
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Rainy Day, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Rainy Day
Meet Classic Colorworks Rainy Day — a moderately saturated, dark hand-dyed thread in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Its strong and confident presence shines in baby projects and peony petals alike. Pull this thread for flamingo designs or tulip blooms when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is a dark pink thread (hex #44223C, RGB 68, 34, 60). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Rainy Day?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is DMC 154 (Grape very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 75%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 73%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Rainy Day?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Rainy Day are Pickled Beets (ΔE 5.74), Ora's Iris (ΔE 6.89), and Jelly Roll (ΔE 8.78). These are useful substitutes when Rainy Day is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Rainy Day good for?
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Rainy Day.
Is Classic Colorworks Rainy Day good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of Rainy Day defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.