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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Cerise
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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 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.
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.