Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Just Rust

Reds family

Below: Classic Colorworks Just Rust, a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #6E231A and RGB 110, 35, 26. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#6E231A
RGB
110, 35, 26
HSL
6°, 62%, 27%
Lab
25.5, 32.7, 23.9
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
62%
Rich
Hue
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Just Rust

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

Classic Colorworks Just Rust

Sullivans

Golden Brown Dark 45304 90% Good
Mahogany Dark 45086 84% Good
Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark 45147 81% Good
Rosewood Medium 45456 79% Approx
Red Copper Dark 45264 79% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cupid 012 71% Approx
Bing Cherry 151 69% Approx
Whatley Woodlands 153 64% Fair
Fallen Leaves 067 62% Fair
Bandana 094 57% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Just Rust

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Just Rust

On white fabric
10.9:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
chocolate

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

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Just Rust 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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.06). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Just Rust

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Just Rust, 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 Just Rust in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Just Rust

Classic Colorworks Just Rust is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the reds family with true red tones. The strong and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hearts and holiday designs. Expect to see it used in bold accents and berries across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Just Rust?

Classic Colorworks Just Rust is a medium-dark red shade (hex #6E231A, RGB 110, 35, 26) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Just Rust?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Just Rust is DMC 918 (Red Copper dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 77%) and DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 77%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Just Rust?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Just Rust are Chili Pepper (ΔE 2.06), Fallen Leaves (ΔE 3.8), and Ruby Slippers (ΔE 4.78). These are useful substitutes when Just Rust is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Just Rust?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Just Rust for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Just Rust vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Just Rust 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.