Green Onion
Pinks family
Below: Classic Colorworks Green Onion, a medium-dark, muted pink shade with hex #784567 and RGB 120, 69, 103. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Green Onion
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Green Onion
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Green Onion
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Green Onion are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Green Onion
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Green Onion, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Classic Colorworks Green Onion in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Green Onion
Classic Colorworks Green Onion sits in the pinks family as a medium-dark, muted shade with rose pink tones. The somber and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. Expect to see it used in rose buds and florals across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Green Onion — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Green Onion is a medium-dark pink thread (hex #784567, RGB 120, 69, 103). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Green Onion?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Green Onion is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 63%) and DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 63%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Green Onion?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Green Onion are Mulled Berries (ΔE 3.62), Plum Paisley (ΔE 5.74), and Heatherleigh (ΔE 5.95). These are useful substitutes when Green Onion is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Green Onion good for?
Classic Colorworks Green Onion is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Green Onion.
Does Classic Colorworks Green Onion vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Green Onion 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.