Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Erin Go Emerald

Teals family

Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald has hex #19211E and RGB 25, 33, 30. This very dark, subdued teal thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#19211E
RGB
25, 33, 30
HSL
158°, 14%, 11%
Lab
11.9, -4.4, 0.8
Lightness
11%
Very dark
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
158°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald

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

Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Erin Go Emerald

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald

On white fabric
16.4:1
On dark fabric
1.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Because it is so deep, Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald 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 Erin Go Emerald

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Erin Go Emerald, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Erin Go Emerald
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald

Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald is a very dark, subdued shade from the teals family. It has a deep and quiet feel that suits dragonflies and turtle designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with mermaid motifs or sea glass tones for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald?

Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald is a very dark teal shade (hex #19211E, RGB 25, 33, 30) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald is DMC 310 (Black) with a 61% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 57%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 56%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Erin Go Emerald are Blue Corn (ΔE 4.79), Desert Mesquite (ΔE 7.77), and English Ivy (ΔE 7.92). These are useful substitutes when Erin Go Emerald is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. The very dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Is Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like Erin Go Emerald are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.