Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Cerise

Browns family

Need details on Classic Colorworks Cerise? This medium, muted brown hand-dyed shade is hex #88705F, RGB 136, 112, 95. 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.

Hex
#88705F
RGB
136, 112, 95
HSL
25°, 18%, 45%
Lab
49.1, 6.7, 13.0
Lightness
45%
Medium
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
25°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Cerise

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

Classic Colorworks Cerise

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Cerise

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Cerise

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

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 Cerise 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 Cerise 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 Cerise

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Cerise, 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

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Cerise in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Classic Colorworks Cerise

Meet Classic Colorworks Cerise — a muted, medium hand-dyed thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for tree trunks and earth tones. It blends comfortably into projects centered on animal fur and warm outlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Cerise — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Cerise is a medium brown thread (hex #88705F, RGB 136, 112, 95). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Cerise?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cerise is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 70%) and DMC 07 (Driftwood, 68%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Cerise?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cerise are Country Lane (ΔE 3.67), Straw Hat (ΔE 4.23), and Onion Skin (ΔE 5.47). These are useful substitutes when Cerise is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Cerise good for?

Classic Colorworks Cerise is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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 Cerise.

Does Classic Colorworks Cerise vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Cerise 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.