Jolly Holly
Greens family#697B59
Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly is a medium, muted green shade with hex code #697B59 and RGB values 105, 123, 89. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly
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 Jolly Holly
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly 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 Four Leaf Clover, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.3). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Jolly Holly, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Classic ColorworksJolly Holly in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly
Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly is a medium, muted shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a steady and quiet presence to projects featuring nature scenes or holiday projects. Look for it in charts that feature landscape details or ferns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly?
Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly is a medium green shade (hex #697B59, RGB 105, 123, 89) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly is DMC 522 (Fern Green) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 84%) and DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Jolly Holly are Four Leaf Clover (ΔE 2.3), Chopped Chives (ΔE 2.89), and Fancy Green Nancy (ΔE 5.27). These are useful substitutes when Jolly Holly is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Jolly Holly for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. 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 Jolly Holly vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Jolly Holly 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.