Hazelnut
Browns family#A97F4E
Classic Colorworks Hazelnut has hex #A97F4E and RGB 169, 127, 78. This medium, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut
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 Hazelnut
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Hazelnut
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, Classic Colorworks Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut 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 Fool's Gold, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.98). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Hazelnut, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksHazelnut in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Hazelnut
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, that's Classic Colorworks Hazelnut with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is balanced and warm, making it a popular choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for rustic designs or leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Hazelnut?
Classic Colorworks Hazelnut is a medium brown shade (hex #A97F4E, RGB 169, 127, 78) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut is DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 83%) and DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Hazelnut are Fool's Gold (ΔE 2.98), Apple Cider (ΔE 3.34), and Ye Olde Gold (ΔE 3.66). These are useful substitutes when Hazelnut is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Hazelnut?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Hazelnut for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Hazelnut vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Hazelnut are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.