Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Candy Corn

Oranges family

Looking up Classic Colorworks Candy Corn? It's a medium orange shade (#AA6539 / RGB 170, 101, 57). 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
#AA6539
RGB
170, 101, 57
HSL
23°, 50%, 45%
Lab
49.7, 23.8, 36.2
Lightness
45%
Medium
Saturation
50%
Muted
Hue
23°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Candy Corn

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

Classic Colorworks Candy Corn

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Candy Corn

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Candy Corn

On white fabric
4.5:1
On dark fabric
4.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

Classic Colorworks Candy Corn 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 notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Candy Corn 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 Candy Corn

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Candy Corn, 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

Oranges Family

Classic Colorworks Candy Corn in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Classic Colorworks Candy Corn

Meet Classic Colorworks Candy Corn — a moderately saturated, medium hand-dyed thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. The shade reads as steady and rich — a go-to choice for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around fox designs and fall harvest scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Candy Corn — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Candy Corn is a medium orange thread (hex #AA6539, RGB 170, 101, 57). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Candy Corn?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Candy Corn is DMC 435 (Brown very light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781), 73%) and DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 72%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Candy Corn?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Candy Corn are Glazed Carrots (ΔE 4.84), Peanut Brittle (ΔE 5.02), and Pumpkin Harvest (ΔE 5.67). These are useful substitutes when Candy Corn is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Candy Corn good for?

Classic Colorworks Candy Corn is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. 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 Candy Corn.

Does Classic Colorworks Candy Corn vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Candy Corn 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.