Almost Auburn
Reds family
Below: Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn, a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #783C32 and RGB 120, 60, 50. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Almost Auburn
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn
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 Almost Auburn 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Used Brick, is barely a step away (ΔE 2). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Almost Auburn, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn with red-orange tones. The steady and deep character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn?
Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn is a medium-dark red shade (hex #783C32, RGB 120, 60, 50) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn is DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark, 91%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Almost Auburn are Used Brick (ΔE 2), Calico Kitty (ΔE 2.62), and Barn Door (ΔE 2.87). These are useful substitutes when Almost Auburn is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Almost Auburn 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.