Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

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.

Hex
#7B331B
RGB
123, 51, 27
HSL
15°, 64%, 29%
Lab
31.0, 29.8, 29.9
Lightness
29%
Dark
Saturation
64%
Rich
Hue
15°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice

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

Classic Colorworks Autumn Spice

Sullivans

Brown Light 45095 90% Good
Topaz Ultra Very Dark 45198 86% Good
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 69% Approx
Golden Brown Dark 45304 69% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Very Dark 45242 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Fallen Leaves 067 87% Good
Whatley Woodlands 153 84% Good
Almost Auburn 156 74% Approx
Just Rust 144 68% Approx
Brown Sugar 178 61% Fair

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

On white fabric
9:1
On dark fabric
2.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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 notes

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.

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 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.