Copper Penny
Reds family#C07863
Below: Classic Colorworks Copper Penny, a medium-light, moderately saturated red shade with hex #C07863 and RGB 192, 120, 99. 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 Copper Penny
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 Copper Penny
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Copper Penny
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 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.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksCopper Penny in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Copper Penny
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Copper Penny with red-orange tones. The steady and approachable 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-light red shade (hex #C07863, RGB 192, 120, 99) 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 3064 (Desert Sand) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773), 82%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Copper Penny?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Copper Penny are Glazed Carrots (ΔE 3.41), Pumpkin Harvest (ΔE 4.2), and Cinnamon Toast (ΔE 5.1). 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-light 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.