Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Apple Cider

Browns family

Below: Classic Colorworks Apple Cider, a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #AA794D and RGB 170, 121, 77. 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
#AA794D
RGB
170, 121, 77
HSL
28°, 38%, 48%
Lab
54.8, 14.0, 31.5
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
28°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Apple Cider

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

Classic Colorworks Apple Cider

Sullivans

Golden Olive Light 45234 74% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown 45425 72% Approx
Old Gold Medium 45173 69% Approx
Drab Brown Light 45145 67% Approx
Yellow Beige Dark 45328 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Peanut Brittle 185 94% Good
Ginger Snap 014 77% Approx
Sunkissed 041 70% Approx
12-Grain 046 68% Approx
Country Lane 126 68% Approx

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Apple Cider

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Apple Cider

On white fabric
3.8:1
On dark fabric
5.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Classic Colorworks Apple Cider turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Apple Cider varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Apple Cider

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Apple Cider, 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

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Apple Cider in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Classic Colorworks Apple Cider

A moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family, Classic Colorworks Apple Cider is a hand-dyed floss with earthy sienna tones. The rich and warm character of this shade lends itself well to animal fur and warm outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for wooden textures and coffee themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Apple Cider look like?

Classic Colorworks Apple Cider is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #AA794D and RGB 170, 121, 77. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Apple Cider?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Apple Cider is DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 82%) and DMC 436 (Tan, 82%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Apple Cider?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Apple Cider are Peanut Brittle (ΔE 3.89), Honey Comb (ΔE 5.23), and Hazelnut (ΔE 5.75). These are useful substitutes when Apple Cider is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Apple Cider?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Apple Cider when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Apple Cider.

Does Classic Colorworks Apple Cider vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Apple Cider 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.