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Fallen Leaves

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #732713 and RGB values 115, 39, 19. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#732713
RGB
115, 39, 19
HSL
13°, 72%, 26%
Lab
27.1, 32.4, 30.0
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
72%
Rich
Hue
13°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves

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

Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Fallen Leaves

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves

On white fabric
10.4:1
On dark fabric
2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
chocolate

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

Saturated shades like Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves 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.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Fallen Leaves, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

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

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves

Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves look like?

Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #732713 and RGB 115, 39, 19. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves is DMC 400 (Mahogany dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 79%) and DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark, 74%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Fallen Leaves?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Fallen Leaves are Autumn Spice (ΔE 3.28), Just Rust (ΔE 3.8), and Chili Pepper (ΔE 4.02). These are useful substitutes when Fallen Leaves is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Fallen Leaves.

Does Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Fallen Leaves 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.