Colonial Copper
Browns family
Below: Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper, a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex #984523 and RGB 152, 69, 35. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper
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 Colonial Copper
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper 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 Colonial Copper
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Colonial Copper, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper sits in the browns family as a medium-dark, vivid shade with warm chocolate tones. The intense and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. Expect to see it used in gingerbread themes and tree trunks across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper is a medium-dark brown thread (hex #984523, RGB 152, 69, 35). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper is DMC 301 (Mahogany medium) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3826 (Golden Brown, 85%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 79%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Colonial Copper?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Colonial Copper are Candied Yams (ΔE 4.17), Sedona (ΔE 4.74), and Embers (ΔE 5.71). These are useful substitutes when Colonial Copper is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper good for?
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Colonial Copper.
Does Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Colonial Copper 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.