Chili Pepper
Reds family
Below: Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper, a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #772019 and RGB 119, 32, 25. 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 Chili Pepper
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 Chili Pepper
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper
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 Chili Pepper 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 Just Rust, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.06). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Chili Pepper, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper
A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper with true red tones. The strong and rich character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper?
Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper is a medium-dark red shade (hex #772019, RGB 119, 32, 25) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper is DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 76%) and DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Chili Pepper are Just Rust (ΔE 2.06), Fallen Leaves (ΔE 4.02), and Storm Lake Sunrise (ΔE 4.76). These are useful substitutes when Chili Pepper is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Chili Pepper 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.