Goldfish
Reds family#E37158
Below: Classic Colorworks Goldfish, a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex #E37158 and RGB 227, 113, 88. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Goldfish
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 Goldfish
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Goldfish
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 Goldfish 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 Goldfish 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 Goldfish
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Goldfish, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksGoldfish in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Goldfish
Classic Colorworks Goldfish is a medium-light, vivid shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. The fresh and confident mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hearts and holiday designs. Expect to see it used in bold accents and berries across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Goldfish?
Classic Colorworks Goldfish is a medium-light red shade (hex #E37158, RGB 227, 113, 88) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Goldfish?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Goldfish is DMC 352 (Coral light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3340 (Apricot medium, 74%) and DMC 3341 (Apricot, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Goldfish?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Goldfish are Copper Penny (ΔE 7.24), Sweet Potato (ΔE 7.52), and Shrimp Cocktail (ΔE 7.89). These are useful substitutes when Goldfish is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Goldfish?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Goldfish for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Goldfish vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Goldfish 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.