Joshua Tree
Yellows family#818067
Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree is a medium, subdued yellow shade with hex code #818067 and RGB values 129, 128, 103. 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 Joshua Tree
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 Joshua Tree
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Joshua Tree, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Classic ColorworksJoshua Tree in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree
Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree is a medium, subdued shade in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring honey themes or wheat fields. Look for it in charts that feature daffodils or lemon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree look like?
Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #818067 and RGB 129, 128, 103. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 71%) and DMC 522 (Fern Green, 70%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Joshua Tree?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Joshua Tree are Thundercloud (ΔE 3.31), Poblano Pepper (ΔE 3.77), and Old Money (ΔE 4.74). These are useful substitutes when Joshua Tree is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Joshua Tree.
Does Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Joshua Tree 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.