Deep Fennel
Teals family
Below: Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel, a medium-dark, muted teal shade with hex #35514F and RGB 53, 81, 79. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Deep Fennel
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel 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 Deep Fennel
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Deep Fennel, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel
Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel sits in the teals family as a medium-dark, muted shade. The somber and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for mermaid motifs and sea glass tones. Expect to see it used in tidepool patterns and water and sky across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel is a medium-dark teal thread (hex #35514F, RGB 53, 81, 79). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel is DMC 501 (Blue Green dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 69%) and DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 68%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Deep Fennel?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Deep Fennel are Mint Julep (ΔE 5.97), Spinach (ΔE 6.35), and Dublin Bay (ΔE 7.07). These are useful substitutes when Deep Fennel is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel good for?
Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Deep Fennel.
Does Classic Colorworks Deep Fennel vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Deep Fennel 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.