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Holly Berry

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry is a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex code #751827 and RGB values 117, 24, 39. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#751827
RGB
117, 24, 39
HSL
350°, 66%, 28%
Lab
25.5, 40.5, 15.6
Lightness
28%
Dark
Saturation
66%
Rich
Hue
350°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Holly Berry

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

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry

Sullivans

Plum Dark 45262 86% Good
Rosewood Medium 45456 83% Good
Mauve Dark 45355 82% Good
Shell Pink Very Dark 45044 78% Approx
Raspberry Very Dark 45492 78% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bing Cherry 151 91% Good
Cupid 012 82% Good
Bandana 094 76% Approx
Razzleberry 161 72% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 62% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Holly Berry

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry
Classic Colorworks Licorice Red Very close ΔE 2.66 Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red Very close ΔE 3.78 Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers Very close ΔE 4.75 Classic Colorworks Ladybug Close ΔE 5.15 Classic Colorworks Wild Berries Noticeable ΔE 6.18 Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter Noticeable ΔE 6.35 Classic Colorworks Barn Door Noticeable ΔE 6.97 Classic Colorworks Camouflage Noticeable ΔE 7.07

Working with Classic Colorworks Holly Berry

On white fabric
11:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
maroon

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Holly Berry are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Licorice Red (ΔE 2.66) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Holly Berry

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Holly Berry, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Holly Berry
Bejeweled Bejeweled
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Holly Berry
Fallen Leaves Fallen Leaves Jelly Roll Jelly Roll
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Holly Berry
Fields of Green Fields of Green Mermaid's Fin Mermaid's Fin
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
Holly Berry
Persimmon Persimmon Sea Shelley Sea Shelley Spun Sugar Spun Sugar

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

Holly Berry Holly Berry Holly Berry Almost Auburn Almost Auburn Almost Auburn Barn Door Barn Door Barn Door Used Brick Used Brick Used Brick Chili Pepper Chili Pepper Chili Pepper Wild Berries Wild Berries Wild Berries Just Rust Just Rust Just Rust Fallen Leaves Fallen Leaves Fallen Leaves Licorice Red Licorice Red Licorice Red Ribbon Red Ribbon Red Ribbon Red Cocoa Bean Cocoa Bean Cocoa Bean

About Classic Colorworks Holly Berry

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry sits in the reds family as a medium-dark, vivid shade with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a intense and saturated presence to projects featuring bold accents or berries. Look for it in charts that feature valentines or poppies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry is a medium-dark red thread (hex #751827, RGB 117, 24, 39). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Holly Berry?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Holly Berry is DMC 815 (Garnet medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 86%) and DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark, 84%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Holly Berry?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Holly Berry are Licorice Red (ΔE 2.66), Ribbon Red (ΔE 3.78), and Ruby Slippers (ΔE 4.75). These are useful substitutes when Holly Berry is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Holly Berry good for?

Classic Colorworks Holly Berry is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 Holly Berry.

Does Classic Colorworks Holly Berry vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Holly Berry 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.

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