Sugar Plum
Pinks family#A37985
Below: Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum, a medium-light, muted pink shade with hex #A37985 and RGB 163, 121, 133. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum
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 Sugar Plum
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum
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 Sugar Plum 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 Sugar Plum
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Sugar Plum, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Classic ColorworksSugar Plum in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum
Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum sits in the pinks family as a medium-light, muted shade with rose pink tones. The restrained and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. Expect to see it used in rose buds and florals across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum is a medium-light pink thread (hex #A37985, RGB 163, 121, 133). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 67%) and DMC 3836 (Grape light, 59%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Sugar Plum?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Sugar Plum are Bambino (ΔE 7.45), Root Beer Float (ΔE 7.59), and Secondhand Rose (ΔE 7.62). These are useful substitutes when Sugar Plum is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum good for?
Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Sugar Plum.
Does Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Sugar Plum 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.