Cherry Tomato
Reds family#AA343E
Need details on Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato? This medium, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #AA343E, RGB 170, 52, 62. 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 Cherry Tomato
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 Cherry Tomato
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato 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 Apple Fritter, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.69). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Cherry Tomato, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksCherry Tomato in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato
A medium, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato with warm crimson tones. Stitchers describe its character as confident and warm, perfect for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It blends comfortably into projects centered on roses and hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato?
Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato is a medium red shade (hex #AA343E, RGB 170, 52, 62) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato is DMC 3831 (Raspberry dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 82%) and DMC 309 (Rose deep, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cherry Tomato are Apple Fritter (ΔE 2.69), Ladybug (ΔE 4.36), and Barn Door (ΔE 5.66). These are useful substitutes when Cherry Tomato is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Cherry Tomato vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Cherry Tomato 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.