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Jakey Brown

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown has hex #9B5D58 and RGB 155, 93, 88. This medium, muted red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#9B5D58
RGB
155, 93, 88
HSL
4°, 28%, 48%
Lab
46.3, 24.7, 13.7
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown

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

Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown

Sullivans

Clay Brown (3773) 45088 68% Approx
Desert Sand Medium 45387 68% Approx
Desert Sand 45334 65% Approx
Rosewood Light 45457 65% Approx
Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Red Currant 182 70% Approx
Calico Kitty 096 68% Approx
Tennesee Red Clay 131 64% Fair
Wild Berries 177 59% Fair
Candied Yams 006 59% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Jakey Brown

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown

On white fabric
5.1:1
On dark fabric
4.1:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
mauve

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

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Jakey Brown, 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

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown

Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown is a medium, muted shade in the reds family with true red tones. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown look like?

Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #9B5D58 and RGB 155, 93, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown is DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium, 67%) and DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 65%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Jakey Brown?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Jakey Brown are Clay Pot (ΔE 3.58), Cinnamon Toast (ΔE 4.32), and Root Beer Float (ΔE 4.76). These are useful substitutes when Jakey Brown is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Jakey Brown.

Does Classic Colorworks Jakey Brown vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Jakey Brown 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.