Apple Fritter
Reds family#AD3638
Need details on Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter? This medium, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #AD3638, RGB 173, 54, 56. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Apple Fritter
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato (ΔE 2.69) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Apple Fritter, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksApple Fritter in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter
Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter sits in the reds family as a medium, vivid shade with warm crimson tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter is a medium red thread (hex #AD3638, RGB 173, 54, 56). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter is DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 79%) and DMC 349 (Coral dark, 79%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Apple Fritter?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Apple Fritter are Cherry Tomato (ΔE 2.69), Barn Door (ΔE 5.08), and Crab Cakes (ΔE 5.57). These are useful substitutes when Apple Fritter is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter good for?
Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. 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 Apple Fritter.
Does Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Apple Fritter 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.