Always Orchid® vs Cross Stitch®
Always Orchid® and Cross Stitch® are both Crown reds. The gap between them is ΔE 3.5 — “very close”. Cross Stitch® is the lighter of the two, and Always Orchid® the warmer. Always Orchid® is the cheaper of the two at £8.20 per litre.
| Always Orchid® | Cross Stitch® | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #B0908C | #BD9A97 |
| Lightness (L*) | 63 | 67 |
| Price / litre | £8.20 | £13.20 |
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Looking across brands instead? See Always Orchid®’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Cross Stitch®’s.