Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Country Lane

Browns family

Classic Colorworks Country Lane is a medium, muted brown shade with hex code #947460 and RGB values 148, 116, 96. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#947460
RGB
148, 116, 96
HSL
23°, 21%, 48%
Lab
51.4, 9.6, 15.8
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
23°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Country Lane

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

Classic Colorworks Country Lane

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Country Lane

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Country Lane

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

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

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Classic Colorworks Country Lane turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Country Lane varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Blending & gradients

Because Classic Colorworks Brown Hen is so near (ΔE 2.98), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Country Lane

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Country Lane, 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

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Country Lane in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Classic Colorworks Country Lane

Classic Colorworks Country Lane is a medium, muted shade in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring coffee themes or rustic designs. Look for it in charts that feature leather accents or horse designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Country Lane look like?

Classic Colorworks Country Lane is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #947460 and RGB 148, 116, 96. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Country Lane?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Country Lane is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 76%) and DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light, 57%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Country Lane?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Country Lane are Brown Hen (ΔE 2.98), Onion Skin (ΔE 3.26), and Cerise (ΔE 3.67). These are useful substitutes when Country Lane is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Country Lane?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Country Lane when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Country Lane.

Does Classic Colorworks Country Lane vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Country Lane 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.