Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Chocolate Cream Pie

Reds family#7C6963

Need details on Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie? This medium, subdued red hand-dyed shade is hex #7C6963, RGB 124, 105, 99. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#7C6963
RGB
124, 105, 99
HSL
14°, 11%, 44%
Lab
46.0, 6.5, 6.2
Lightness
44%
Medium
Saturation
11%
Neutral
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Chocolate Cream Pie

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4.1:1
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.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie 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 Chocolate Cream Pie

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Chocolate Cream Pie, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Chocolate Cream Pie
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Reds Family

Classic ColorworksChocolate Cream Pie in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie

Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie sits in the reds family as a medium, subdued shade with red-orange tones. With a restrained and earthy quality, this thread works beautifully in bold accents and berries. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring valentines and poppies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie is a medium red thread (hex #7C6963, RGB 124, 105, 99). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie is DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 07 (Driftwood, 78%) and DMC 3861 (Cocoa light, 68%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Chocolate Cream Pie?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Chocolate Cream Pie are Little House Brown (ΔE 4.79), Chocolate Mousse (ΔE 7.21), and Wagon Wheel (ΔE 7.54). These are useful substitutes when Chocolate Cream Pie is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie good for?

Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 Chocolate Cream Pie.

Does Classic Colorworks Chocolate Cream Pie vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Chocolate Cream Pie shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.