Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Sugared Violets

Grays family

Below: Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets, a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #8B7A8B and RGB 139, 122, 139. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#8B7A8B
RGB
139, 122, 139
HSL
300°, 7%, 51%
Lab
53.2, 9.8, -6.8
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
7%
Neutral
Hue
300°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets

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

Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets

Sullivans

Antique Violet Light 45327 76% Approx
Steel Grey Light 45059 55% Fair
Cocoa Light 45459 53% Fair
Shell Grey Medium 45102 48% Fair
Grape Light 45434 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Zach Black 110 68% Approx
Purple Toile 058 68% Approx
Plum Paisley 149 50% Fair
Old Blue Jeans 154 48% Fair
Milady's Teal 150 44% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Sugared Violets

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

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

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets 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 Sugared Violets

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

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Sugared Violets
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Grays Family

Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets

A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, that's Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to slate textures and rabbit fur. Stitchers frequently choose it for shading and outlines in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets?

Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets is a medium gray shade (hex #8B7A8B, RGB 139, 122, 139) in the grays family, commonly used for elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 57%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 52%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Sugared Violets are Sugar Plum (ΔE 8.15), Lunar Eclipse (ΔE 8.54), and Hydrangea (ΔE 8.63). These are useful substitutes when Sugared Violets is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets for charts featuring elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Sugared Violets vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Sugared Violets 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.