Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Campfire

Blacks family

Looking up Classic Colorworks Campfire? It's a medium-dark black shade (#4A473D / RGB 74, 71, 61). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#4A473D
RGB
74, 71, 61
HSL
46°, 10%, 26%
Lab
30.2, -0.8, 6.5
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
10%
Neutral
Hue
46°
Family
Blacks

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Campfire

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

Classic Colorworks Campfire

Sullivans

Brown Grey Dark 45395 79% Approx
Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 79% Approx
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 71% Approx
Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 56% Fair
Pewter Grey Dark 45089 56% Fair

Crescent Colours

Balsam Fir 157 91% Good
Camouflage 063 87% Good
Spinach 029 67% Approx
Desert Mesquite 066 59% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 59% Fair

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

On white fabric
9.3:1
On dark fabric
2.3:1
Temperature
neutral
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

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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Muddy Puddle, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.13). 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.

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

Blacks Family

Classic Colorworks Campfire in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.

About Classic Colorworks Campfire

A medium-dark, subdued entry in the blacks family, that's Classic Colorworks Campfire. The shade reads as muted and intense — a go-to choice for wrought iron and night skies. It also turns up in patterns built around silhouettes and calligraphy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Campfire?

Classic Colorworks Campfire is a medium-dark black shade (hex #4A473D, RGB 74, 71, 61) in the blacks family, commonly used for shadow textures, outlines, and similar motifs.

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

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Campfire is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 81%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 80%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Campfire?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Campfire are Muddy Puddle (ΔE 3.13), Secret Garden (ΔE 5.75), and Stepping Stones (ΔE 6.89). 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 shadow textures, outlines, lettering, bold contrast. 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 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.