Fresh Brew
Reds family#471C13
Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew is a dark, vivid red shade with hex code #471C13 and RGB values 71, 28, 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew
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 Fresh Brew
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew
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 Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Fresh Brew, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksFresh Brew in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew
Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew is a dark, vivid shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a striking and rich presence to projects featuring cardinal birds or apple motifs. Look for it in charts that feature ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew?
Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew is a dark red shade (hex #471C13, RGB 71, 28, 19) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 66%) and DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Fresh Brew are Cayenne (ΔE 6.32), Campfire (ΔE 6.47), and Manor Red (ΔE 6.64). These are useful substitutes when Fresh Brew is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Classic Colorworks Fresh Brew good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like Fresh Brew are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.