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Granny Annie

Oranges family

Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #BF8422 and RGB values 191, 132, 34. 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.

Hex
#BF8422
RGB
191, 132, 34
HSL
37°, 70%, 44%
Lab
59.6, 14.6, 57.4
Lightness
44%
Medium
Saturation
70%
Rich
Hue
37°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Granny Annie

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Granny Annie

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Granny Annie

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Granny Annie

On white fabric
3.2:1
On dark fabric
6.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
gold

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Bold accents & focal points

Saturated shades like Classic Colorworks Granny Annie punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Granny Annie varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Granny Annie

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Granny Annie, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

Classic Colorworks Granny Annie in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Classic Colorworks Granny Annie

Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. This thread brings a rich and lively presence to projects featuring persimmon patterns or autumn leaves. Look for it in charts that feature sunsets or warm accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Granny Annie look like?

Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #BF8422 and RGB 191, 132, 34. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Granny Annie?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is DMC 3852 (Straw very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 729 (Old Gold medium, 80%) and DMC 783 (Topaz medium, 73%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Granny Annie?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Granny Annie are Cottage Daisies (ΔE 4.99), Honey Comb (ΔE 6), and Queen Bee (ΔE 6.13). These are useful substitutes when Granny Annie is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Granny Annie?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Granny Annie when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Granny Annie.

Does Classic Colorworks Granny Annie vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Granny Annie 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.