Candied Yams
Oranges family#AE5A3B
Classic Colorworks Candied Yams has hex #AE5A3B and RGB 174, 90, 59. This medium, moderately saturated orange 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Candied Yams
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 Candied Yams
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Candied Yams
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks Candied Yams falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Candied Yams are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Candied Yams
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Candied Yams, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Classic ColorworksCandied Yams in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Classic Colorworks Candied Yams
Classic Colorworks Candied Yams sits in the oranges family as a medium, moderately saturated shade with deep amber tones. It has a steady and rich feel that suits seasonal designs and pumpkins particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with marigolds or fall wreaths for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Candied Yams — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Candied Yams is a medium orange thread (hex #AE5A3B, RGB 174, 90, 59). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Candied Yams?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Candied Yams is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 921 (Copper, 78%) and DMC 21 (Light Alizarin, 69%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Candied Yams?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Candied Yams are Colonial Copper (ΔE 3.36), Brown Sugar (ΔE 5.65), and Candy Corn (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when Candied Yams is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Candied Yams good for?
Classic Colorworks Candied Yams is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Candied Yams.
Does Classic Colorworks Candied Yams vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Candied Yams 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.