Fool's Gold
Browns family#A5794F
Need details on Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold? This medium, moderately saturated brown hand-dyed shade is hex #A5794F, RGB 165, 121, 79. 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
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 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 has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Classic Colorworks Fool's Gold sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Apple Cider (ΔE 1.42) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
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 ColorworksFool'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 #A5794F, RGB 165, 121, 79). 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 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 87%) and DMC 436 (Tan, 75%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Fool's Gold?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Fool's Gold are Apple Cider (ΔE 1.42), Hazelnut (ΔE 2.98), and Caramel (ΔE 3.73). 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.