Hickory Sticks
Browns family#3E3126
Looking up Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks? It's a dark brown shade (#3E3126 / RGB 62, 49, 38). 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 Hickory Sticks
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 Hickory Sticks
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks 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 Sticks & Twigs, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.35). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Hickory Sticks, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksHickory Sticks in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks
Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks is a dark, muted shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a dark and steady 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 Hickory Sticks?
Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks is a dark brown shade (hex #3E3126, RGB 62, 49, 38) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks is DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 78%) and DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Hickory Sticks are Sticks & Twigs (ΔE 1.35), Balsam Fir (ΔE 3.43), and Timber (ΔE 4.5). These are useful substitutes when Hickory Sticks is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Classic Colorworks Hickory Sticks good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like Hickory Sticks are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.