Fool's Gold
Browns family
Need details on Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold? This medium, moderately saturated brown hand-dyed shade is hex #906543, RGB 144, 101, 67. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold
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 Fool's Gold
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Fool's Gold, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold
Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold sits in the browns family as a medium, moderately saturated shade with earthy sienna tones. With a steady and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring gingerbread themes and tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold is a medium brown thread (hex #906543, RGB 144, 101, 67). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold is DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 85%) and DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 83%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Fool's Gold?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Fool's Gold are Caramel (ΔE 3.29), Hazelnut (ΔE 4.71), and Straw Hat (ΔE 5.18). These are useful substitutes when Fool's Gold is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold good for?
Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Fool's Gold.
Does Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Fool's Gold 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.