Calico Kitty
Reds family
Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #7B433C and RGB values 123, 67, 60. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty
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 Calico Kitty
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty
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 Calico Kitty 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Colonial Rose, is barely a step away (ΔE 0.87). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Calico Kitty, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty
Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty?
Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty is a medium-dark red shade (hex #7B433C, RGB 123, 67, 60) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty is DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark, 87%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Calico Kitty are Colonial Rose (ΔE 0.87), Almost Auburn (ΔE 2.62), and Tenn. Red Clay (ΔE 3.24). These are useful substitutes when Calico Kitty is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Calico Kitty for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 Calico Kitty vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Calico Kitty 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.