Caramel
Browns family#A47758
Below: Classic Colorworks Caramel, a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #A47758 and RGB 164, 119, 88. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Caramel
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 Caramel
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Caramel
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Classic Colorworks Caramel turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Caramel 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 Caramel
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Caramel, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksCaramel in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Caramel
A moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family, Classic Colorworks Caramel is a hand-dyed floss with warm chocolate tones. The rich and warm character of this shade lends itself well to animal fur and warm outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for wooden textures and coffee themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Caramel look like?
Classic Colorworks Caramel is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #A47758 and RGB 164, 119, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Caramel?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Caramel is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 70%) and DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 70%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Caramel?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Caramel are Fool's Gold (ΔE 3.73), Apple Cider (ΔE 3.91), and Straw Hat (ΔE 4.65). These are useful substitutes when Caramel is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Caramel?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Caramel when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Caramel.
Does Classic Colorworks Caramel vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Caramel 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.