Colonial Copper
Oranges family#B5592E
Below: Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper, a medium, vivid orange shade with hex #B5592E and RGB 181, 89, 46. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors 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
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 Colonial Copper
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
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.
Oranges Family
Classic ColorworksColonial Copper in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper sits in the oranges family as a medium, vivid shade with deep amber tones. The vibrant and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies. Expect to see it used in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper is a medium orange thread (hex #B5592E, RGB 181, 89, 46). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Colonial Copper is DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 921 (Copper, 76%) and DMC 435 (Brown very light, 72%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Colonial Copper?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Colonial Copper are Candied Yams (ΔE 3.36), Candy Corn (ΔE 5.4), and Brown Sugar (ΔE 7.1). 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 pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 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.