Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Cappuccino

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Cappuccino is a medium, muted red shade with hex code #815654 and RGB values 129, 86, 84. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#815654
RGB
129, 86, 84
HSL
3°, 21%, 42%
Lab
41.2, 17.6, 8.4
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Cappuccino

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

Classic Colorworks Cappuccino

Sullivans

Beige Brown Medium 45238 72% Approx
Shell Grey Dark 45101 72% Approx
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 61% Fair
Cocoa Light 45459 55% Fair
Cocoa 45458 51% Fair

Crescent Colours

Root Beer Float 027 71% Approx
Wild Berries 177 67% Approx
House Wine 035 64% Fair
Used Brick 090 52% Fair
Wisconsin Woods 114 52% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Cappuccino

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Cappuccino

On white fabric
6.2:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Cappuccino varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Cappuccino

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

About Classic Colorworks Cappuccino

A muted, medium member of the reds family, Classic Colorworks Cappuccino is a hand-dyed floss with true red tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Cappuccino look like?

Classic Colorworks Cappuccino is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #815654 and RGB 129, 86, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Cappuccino?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cappuccino is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark, 65%) and DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark, 63%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Cappuccino?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cappuccino are Nutmeggie (ΔE 3.49), Clay Pot (ΔE 5.17), and Ripple (ΔE 5.82). These are useful substitutes when Cappuccino is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Cappuccino?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Cappuccino when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Cappuccino.

Does Classic Colorworks Cappuccino vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Cappuccino 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.