Cocoa Bean
Reds family#5D4039
Below: Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean, a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex #5D4039 and RGB 93, 64, 57. 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 Cocoa Bean
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 Cocoa Bean
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean
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 Cocoa Bean 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 La Tierra, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Cocoa Bean, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksCocoa Bean in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean
A medium-dark, muted entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean with red-orange tones. The muted and intense character of this shade lends itself well to berries and valentines. Stitchers frequently choose it for poppies and cardinal birds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean?
Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean is a medium-dark red shade (hex #5D4039, RGB 93, 64, 57) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean is DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 82%) and DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 71%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Cocoa Bean are La Tierra (ΔE 3.13), Trail Dust (ΔE 6.28), and Timber (ΔE 6.73). These are useful substitutes when Cocoa Bean is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. 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 Cocoa Bean vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Cocoa Bean 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.