Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Embers

Browns family

Looking up Classic Colorworks Embers? It's a medium-dark brown shade (#952D06 / RGB 149, 45, 6). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#952D06
RGB
149, 45, 6
HSL
16°, 92%, 30%
Lab
34.6, 42.1, 44.4
Lightness
30%
Dark
Saturation
92%
Vivid
Hue
16°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Embers

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

Classic Colorworks Embers

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Embers

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Embers

On white fabric
7.9:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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

Bold accents & focal points

Classic Colorworks Embers is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Embers 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 Embers

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Embers, 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 Embers in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Classic Colorworks Embers

Classic Colorworks Embers is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Expect a strong and rich look that suits earth tones, animal fur, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching warm outlines or wooden textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Embers?

Classic Colorworks Embers is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #952D06, RGB 149, 45, 6) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Embers?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Embers is DMC 920 (Copper medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 69%) and DMC 919 (Red Copper, 64%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Embers?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Embers are Lobster Claw (ΔE 5.32), Colonial Copper (ΔE 5.71), and Autumn Spice (ΔE 6.41). These are useful substitutes when Embers is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Embers?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Embers for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Embers vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Embers 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.