Fallen Leaves
Reds family#8C3417
Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #8C3417 and RGB values 140, 52, 23. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Classic Colorworks Fallen Leaves punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
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.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksFallen 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 #8C3417 and RGB 140, 52, 23. 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 975 (Golden Brown dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 72%) and DMC 919 (Red Copper, 71%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Fallen Leaves?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Fallen Leaves are Sedona (ΔE 3.76), Autumn Spice (ΔE 4.29), and Embers (ΔE 6.24). 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.