Campfire
Reds family#5F1918
Looking up Classic Colorworks Campfire? It's a dark red shade (#5F1918 / RGB 95, 25, 24). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Campfire
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 Campfire
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Campfire
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Campfire 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 Ruby Slippers, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.53). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Campfire
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Campfire, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksCampfire in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Campfire
A dark, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Campfire with true red tones. The shade reads as striking and rich — a go-to choice for berries and valentines. It also turns up in patterns built around poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Campfire?
Classic Colorworks Campfire is a dark red shade (hex #5F1918, RGB 95, 25, 24) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Campfire?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Campfire is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 76%) and DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Campfire?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Campfire are Ruby Slippers (ΔE 1.53), Cayenne (ΔE 2.54), and Caroling (ΔE 3.05). These are useful substitutes when Campfire is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Campfire?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Campfire for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. 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 Campfire vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Campfire 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.