Rainy Day
Purples family#4B2641
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is a dark, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #4B2641 and RGB values 75, 38, 65. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, 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
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 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.
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.
Purples Family
Classic ColorworksRainy Day in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Classic Colorworks Rainy Day
Meet Classic Colorworks Rainy Day — a moderately saturated, dark hand-dyed thread in the purples family. Its strong and confident presence shines in amethyst tones and iris blooms alike. Pull this thread for eggplant designs or plum themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is a dark purple thread (hex #4B2641, RGB 75, 38, 65). It shows up most in royal motifs and floral details.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Rainy Day?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Rainy Day is DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 81%) and DMC 154 (Grape very dark, 72%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Rainy Day?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Rainy Day are Pickled Beets (ΔE 6.23), Ora's Iris (ΔE 6.87), and Razzleberry (ΔE 9.13). 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 royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents, grape clusters. 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.
Does Classic Colorworks Rainy Day vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Rainy Day 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.