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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald
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 Erin Go Emerald
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Erin Go Emerald
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
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.
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.