Joshua Tree
Yellows family
Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree is a medium-dark, muted yellow shade with hex code #716C53 and RGB values 113, 108, 83. 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
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Because Classic Colorworks Green Tea is so near (ΔE 2.83), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
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 Colorworks Joshua Tree in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree
Classic Colorworks Joshua Tree is a medium-dark, muted shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. This thread brings a deep 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-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #716C53 and RGB 113, 108, 83. 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 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark, 70%) and DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 64%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Joshua Tree?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Joshua Tree are Green Tea (ΔE 2.83), Timber (ΔE 4.42), and Weeping Willow (ΔE 5.3). 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-dark 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.