Autumn Spice
Browns family
Need details on Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice? This medium-dark, vivid brown hand-dyed shade is hex #7B331B, RGB 123, 51, 27. 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 Autumn Spice
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 Autumn Spice
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice
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 Autumn Spice 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 Autumn Spice
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Autumn Spice, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice
Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in earth tones and animal fur. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice?
Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #7B331B, RGB 123, 51, 27) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice is DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 88%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Autumn Spice are Fallen Leaves (ΔE 3.28), Sedona (ΔE 4.2), and Roasted Chestnut (ΔE 5.18). These are useful substitutes when Autumn Spice is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. 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 Autumn Spice vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Autumn Spice 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.