Bean Sprout
Yellows family#5F5D30
Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout is a medium-dark, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #5F5D30 and RGB values 95, 93, 48. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout
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 Bean Sprout
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Yellows Family
Classic ColorworksBean Sprout in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout
A moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the yellows family, Classic Colorworks Bean Sprout is a hand-dyed floss with sunny yellow tones. Its deep and intense 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 medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #5F5D30 and RGB 95, 93, 48. 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 3011 (Khaki Green dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 80%) and DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 77%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Bean Sprout?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Bean Sprout are Mossy (ΔE 5.09), Weeping Willow (ΔE 6.5), and Green Tea (ΔE 6.58). 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 medium-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.