Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Hazelnut

Browns family

Classic Colorworks Hazelnut has hex #966E42 and RGB 150, 110, 66. 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.

Hex
#966E42
RGB
150, 110, 66
HSL
31°, 39%, 42%
Lab
49.5, 10.6, 30.5
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
31°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut

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

Classic Colorworks Hazelnut

Sullivans

Hazel Nut Brown 45425 76% Approx
Mustard Medium 45083 73% Approx
Yellow Beige Dark 45328 73% Approx
Mustard 45084 73% Approx
Golden Olive Light 45234 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

La Tierra 084 78% Approx
Old Oak Tree 145 71% Approx
Peanut Brittle 185 70% Approx
Olive Branch 152 65% Approx
12-Grain 046 64% Fair

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

On white fabric
4.6:1
On dark fabric
4.6:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

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.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Hazelnut, 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

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Hazelnut 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 #966E42, RGB 150, 110, 66) 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 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 81%) and DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 75%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Hazelnut?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Hazelnut are Fool's Gold (ΔE 4.71), Ye Olde Gold (ΔE 4.9), and Apple Cider (ΔE 5.75). 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.