Hayride
Browns family#7E6B44
Looking up Classic Colorworks Hayride? It's a medium-dark brown shade (#7E6B44 / RGB 126, 107, 68). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Hayride
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 Hayride
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Hayride
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Classic Colorworks Hayride is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Hayride 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Wilderness, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.91). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Hayride
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Hayride, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksHayride in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Hayride
Classic Colorworks Hayride is a medium-dark, muted shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. Expect a muted and intense look that suits earth tones, animal fur, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching warm outlines or wooden textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Hayride?
Classic Colorworks Hayride is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #7E6B44, RGB 126, 107, 68) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Hayride?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Hayride is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 72%) and DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Hayride?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Hayride are Wilderness (ΔE 1.91), Avocado (ΔE 4.02), and Weeping Willow (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when Hayride is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Hayride?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Hayride 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 Hayride vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Hayride 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.