Key Largo
Greens family#6A967C
Classic Colorworks Key Largo has hex #6A967C and RGB 106, 150, 124. This medium, muted green 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Key Largo
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 Key Largo
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Key Largo
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Key Largo are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Classic Colorworks Key Largo sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Meadow Green (ΔE 3.07) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Key Largo
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Key Largo, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Classic ColorworksKey Largo in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Classic Colorworks Key Largo
Classic Colorworks Key Largo sits in the greens family as a medium, muted shade with cool forest tones. It has a restrained and earthy feel that suits frog patterns and moss textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with avocado themes or foliage for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Key Largo — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Key Largo is a medium green thread (hex #6A967C, RGB 106, 150, 124). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Key Largo?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Key Largo is DMC 503 (Blue Green medium) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 64%) and DMC 368 (Pistachio Green light, 63%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Key Largo?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Key Largo are Meadow Green (ΔE 3.07), Shamrock (ΔE 5.38), and Lettuce Leaf (ΔE 5.73). These are useful substitutes when Key Largo is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Key Largo good for?
Classic Colorworks Key Largo is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Key Largo.
Does Classic Colorworks Key Largo vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Key Largo 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.