Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Bambino

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Bambino has hex #965F69 and RGB 150, 95, 105. This medium, muted red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#965F69
RGB
150, 95, 105
HSL
349°, 22%, 48%
Lab
46.6, 23.8, 3.7
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
349°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Bambino

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

Classic Colorworks Bambino

Sullivans

Cocoa Light 45459 78% Approx
Shell Pink Light 45045 56% Fair
Shell Grey Dark 45101 55% Fair
Clay Brown (3773) 45088 51% Fair
Desert Sand Medium 45387 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Plum Paisley 149 75% Approx
House Wine 035 69% Approx
Root Beer Float 027 55% Fair
Prickly Pear 025 52% Fair
Red Currant 182 45% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Bambino

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Bambino

On white fabric
5.1:1
On dark fabric
4.1:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Bambino 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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Sparkling Rose', is barely a step away (ΔE 3.09). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Bambino

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Bambino, 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

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Bambino in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Bambino

Classic Colorworks Bambino is a medium, muted shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a steady and quiet feel that suits cardinal birds and apple motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with ladybug designs or barn scenes for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Bambino?

Classic Colorworks Bambino is a medium red shade (hex #965F69, RGB 150, 95, 105) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Bambino?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Bambino is DMC 223 (Shell Pink light) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 63%) and DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 61%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Bambino?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Bambino are Sparkling Rose' (ΔE 3.09), Secondhand Rose (ΔE 5.76), and Sugar Plum (ΔE 6.29). These are useful substitutes when Bambino is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Bambino?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Bambino for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Bambino vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Bambino 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.