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Crushed Pine.

Oranges family

Looking up Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.? It's a medium-light orange shade (#C5A55C / RGB 197, 165, 92). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#C5A55C
RGB
197, 165, 92
HSL
42°, 48%, 57%
Lab
69.2, 2.6, 41.9
Lightness
57%
Medium
Saturation
48%
Muted
Hue
42°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.

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

Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.

Sullivans

Yellow Beige Medium 45329 75% Approx
Olive Green Light 45178 74% Approx
Golden Olive Very Light 45235 69% Approx
Avocado Green Ultra Light 45107 61% Fair
Khaki Green Light 45318 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Finley Gold 013 80% Good
Creeping Jenny 138 68% Approx
Pea Pod 183 66% Approx
Crushed Pineapple 052 66% Approx
Bamboo 003 63% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Crushed Pine.

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.

On white fabric
2.4:1
On dark fabric
8.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
gold

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. 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 Crushed Pine. 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 Finley Gold is so near (ΔE 2.79), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Crushed Pine., 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

Oranges Family

Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.

Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Expect a balanced and versatile look that suits persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching sunsets or warm accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. look like?

Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #C5A55C and RGB 197, 165, 92. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. is DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 90%) and DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 74%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Crushed Pine.?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Crushed Pine. are Finley Gold (ΔE 2.79), Sunflower (ΔE 5.51), and Cottage Daisies (ΔE 6.7). These are useful substitutes when Crushed Pine. is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine.?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Crushed Pine..

Does Classic Colorworks Crushed Pine. vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Crushed Pine. 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.