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Bean Sprout

Yellows family

Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout is a dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #494724 and RGB values 73, 71, 36. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#494724
RGB
73, 71, 36
HSL
57°, 34%, 21%
Lab
29.5, -5.0, 21.2
Lightness
21%
Dark
Saturation
34%
Muted
Hue
57°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout

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

Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout

Sullivans

Avocado Green 45104 84% Good
Green Grey Dark 45331 80% Good
Khaki Green Dark 45316 75% Approx
Avocado Green Very Dark 45278 71% Approx
Brown Grey Dark 45395 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Steamed Broccoli 181 78% Approx
English Ivy 179 71% Approx
Desert Mesquite 066 57% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 57% Fair
Spinach 029 55% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Bean Sprout

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout

On white fabric
9.5:1
On dark fabric
2.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout 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 Bean Sprout

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Bean Sprout, 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

Yellows Family

Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout

A moderately saturated, dark member of the yellows family, Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout is a hand-dyed floss with sunny yellow tones. Its bold and dramatic presence shines in lemon motifs and rubber duck designs alike. Pull this thread for bumblebee patterns or canary themes when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout look like?

Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout is a dark shade in the yellows family with hex #494724 and RGB 73, 71, 36. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout is DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 76%) and DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 75%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Bean Sprout?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Bean Sprout are Pea Pod (ΔE 5.32), Pine Needles (ΔE 6.35), and Steamed Broccoli (ΔE 7.81). These are useful substitutes when Bean Sprout is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Bean Sprout.

Does Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Bean Sprout 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.