Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Sugar Plum

Pinks family

Below: Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum, a medium, muted pink shade with hex #976F7B and RGB 151, 111, 123. 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
#976F7B
RGB
151, 111, 123
HSL
342°, 16%, 51%
Lab
51.1, 17.8, -0.4
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
342°
Family
Pinks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum

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

Classic Colorworks Sugar Plum

Sullivans

Cocoa Light 45459 86% Good
Shell Grey Dark 45101 52% Fair
Antique Mauve Medium 45057 50% Fair
Grape Light 45434 47% Fair
Antique Violet Light 45327 47% Fair

Crescent Colours

Plum Paisley 149 77% Approx
Purple Toile 058 63% Fair
Pixie Dust 112 59% Fair
Root Beer Float 027 51% Fair
Lavender Louise 037 46% Fair

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

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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 Sugar 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, muted shade with rose pink tones. The restrained and earthy 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 pink thread (hex #976F7B, RGB 151, 111, 123). 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 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 67%) and DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 66%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Sugar Plum?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Sugar Plum are Sparkling Rose' (ΔE 6.17), Bambino (ΔE 6.29), and Fleur De Lilac (ΔE 6.58). 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 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.