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Copper Penny

Reds family

Below: Classic Colorworks Copper Penny, a medium, moderately saturated red shade with hex #A6624E and RGB 166, 98, 78. 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.

Hex
#A6624E
RGB
166, 98, 78
HSL
14°, 36%, 48%
Lab
48.8, 25.4, 23.1
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
36%
Muted
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Copper Penny

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Copper Penny

Sullivans

Rosewood Light 45457 76% Approx
Desert Sand 45334 73% Approx
Tan 45097 68% Approx
Mocha Beige Medium 45461 67% Approx
Clay Brown (3773) 45088 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Candied Yams 006 80% Good
Tennesee Red Clay 131 74% Approx
12-Grain 046 66% Approx
Pumpkin Harvest 057 66% Approx
Calico Kitty 096 66% Approx

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Copper Penny

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Copper Penny

On white fabric
4.7:1
On dark fabric
4.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Copper Penny 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.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Copper Penny

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Copper Penny, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
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 Colorworks Copper Penny in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Copper Penny

A medium, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Copper Penny with red-orange tones. The balanced and warm 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 Copper Penny?

Classic Colorworks Copper Penny is a medium red shade (hex #A6624E, RGB 166, 98, 78) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Copper Penny?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Copper Penny is DMC 3859 (Rosewood light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark, 75%) and DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 71%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Copper Penny?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Copper Penny are Glazed Carrots (ΔE 3.82), Cinnamon Toast (ΔE 5.55), and Cobbled Peach (ΔE 6.21). These are useful substitutes when Copper Penny is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Copper Penny?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Copper Penny for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Copper Penny vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Copper Penny 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.