Rose Petal
Reds family#C88479
Classic Colorworks Rose Petal has hex #C88479 and RGB 200, 132, 121. This medium-light, moderately saturated red 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 Rose Petal
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 Rose Petal
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Rose Petal
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 Rose Petal 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.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Rose Petal
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Rose Petal, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksRose Petal in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Rose Petal
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Rose Petal with red-orange tones. Its tone is steady and approachable, making it a popular choice for berries and valentines. It pairs nicely in designs that call for poppies or cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Rose Petal?
Classic Colorworks Rose Petal is a medium-light red shade (hex #C88479, RGB 200, 132, 121) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Rose Petal?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Rose Petal is DMC 224 (Shell Pink very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3773 (Desert Sand Medium, 74%) and DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Rose Petal?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Rose Petal are Blushing Beauty (ΔE 3.22), Cobbled Peach (ΔE 4.89), and Cinnamon Toast (ΔE 5.24). These are useful substitutes when Rose Petal is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Rose Petal?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Rose Petal for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Rose Petal vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Rose Petal 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.