Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Camouflage

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Camouflage has hex #591615 and RGB 89, 22, 21. This dark, vivid 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
#591615
RGB
89, 22, 21
HSL
1°, 62%, 22%
Lab
19.0, 30.5, 18.5
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Camouflage

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

Classic Colorworks Camouflage

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Camouflage

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Camouflage

On white fabric
13.5:1
On dark fabric
1.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
maroon

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Camouflage 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 Ruby Slippers, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.79). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Camouflage

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Camouflage, 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 Camouflage in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Camouflage

Classic Colorworks Camouflage is a dark, vivid shade from the reds family with true red tones. It has a striking and rich feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Camouflage?

Classic Colorworks Camouflage is a dark red shade (hex #591615, RGB 89, 22, 21) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

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

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Camouflage is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 71%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 66%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Camouflage?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Camouflage are Ruby Slippers (ΔE 2.79), Cupid (ΔE 3.53), and Licorice Red (ΔE 5.24). These are useful substitutes when Camouflage is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Camouflage?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Camouflage for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Camouflage vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Camouflage 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.