Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Razzleberry

Pinks family

Below: Classic Colorworks Razzleberry, a dark, vivid pink shade with hex #4E1A28 and RGB 78, 26, 40. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#4E1A28
RGB
78, 26, 40
HSL
344°, 50%, 20%
Lab
18.0, 25.9, 3.4
Lightness
20%
Dark
Saturation
50%
Rich
Hue
344°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Razzleberry

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

Classic Colorworks Razzleberry

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Very Dark 45399 77% Approx
Garnet Very Dark 45252 75% Approx
Antique Mauve Dark 45056 72% Approx
Garnet Dark 45216 63% Fair
Antique Violet Dark 45371 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Chocolate Cream Pie 009 53% Fair
Cappuccino 007 48% Fair
Razzleberry 161 45% Fair
Bing Cherry 151 43% Fair
Boysenberry Jam 049 40% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Razzleberry

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Razzleberry

On white fabric
14:1
On dark fabric
1.5:1
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

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Razzleberry are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Classic Colorworks Razzleberry sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Bandana (ΔE 2.97) — 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 Razzleberry

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Razzleberry, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

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

About Classic Colorworks Razzleberry

Classic Colorworks Razzleberry sits in the pinks family as a dark, vivid shade with rose pink tones. The dramatic and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for blush accents and cherry blossoms. Expect to see it used in ballet themes and baby projects across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Razzleberry — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Razzleberry is a dark pink thread (hex #4E1A28, RGB 78, 26, 40). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Razzleberry?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Razzleberry is DMC 902 (Garnet very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 79%) and DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 73%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Razzleberry?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Razzleberry are Bandana (ΔE 2.97), Red Currant (ΔE 4), and Chai (ΔE 4.22). These are useful substitutes when Razzleberry is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Razzleberry good for?

Classic Colorworks Razzleberry is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 Razzleberry.

Does Classic Colorworks Razzleberry vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Razzleberry shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.