Cayenne
Reds family#5B1C1E
Need details on Classic Colorworks Cayenne? This dark, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #5B1C1E, RGB 91, 28, 30. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Cayenne
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 Cayenne
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Cayenne
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Cayenne 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Cayenne
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Cayenne, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksCayenne in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Cayenne
A dark, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Cayenne with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as striking and rich, perfect for berries and valentines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Cayenne?
Classic Colorworks Cayenne is a dark red shade (hex #5B1C1E, RGB 91, 28, 30) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cayenne?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cayenne is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 79%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Cayenne?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cayenne are Ruby Slippers (ΔE 2.13), Campfire (ΔE 2.54), and Cherry Cobbler (ΔE 2.8). These are useful substitutes when Cayenne is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Cayenne?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Cayenne for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Cayenne vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Cayenne 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.