Gold Rush
Browns family#A3691A
Classic Colorworks Gold Rush is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #A3691A and RGB values 163, 105, 26. 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 Gold Rush
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 Gold Rush
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Gold Rush
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks Gold Rush is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Gold Rush 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 Gold Rush
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Gold Rush, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksGold Rush in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Gold Rush
Classic Colorworks Gold Rush is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring earth tones or animal fur. Look for it in charts that feature warm outlines or wooden textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Gold Rush?
Classic Colorworks Gold Rush is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #A3691A, RGB 163, 105, 26) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Gold Rush?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Gold Rush is DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 79%) and DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781), 78%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Gold Rush?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Gold Rush are Sassy Brass (ΔE 4.81), Old Oak Tree (ΔE 5.99), and Apple Cider (ΔE 8.62). These are useful substitutes when Gold Rush is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Gold Rush?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Gold Rush for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Gold Rush vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Gold Rush 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.