La Tierra
Reds family#55372E
Below: Classic Colorworks La Tierra, a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex #55372E and RGB 85, 55, 46. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks La Tierra
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 La Tierra
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks La Tierra
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks La Tierra 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 Cocoa Bean, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.13). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks La Tierra
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with La Tierra, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksLa Tierra in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks La Tierra
Classic Colorworks La Tierra is a medium-dark, muted shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. The muted and intense 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 La Tierra?
Classic Colorworks La Tierra is a medium-dark red shade (hex #55372E, RGB 85, 55, 46) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks La Tierra?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks La Tierra is DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 83%) and DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 83%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks La Tierra?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to La Tierra are Cocoa Bean (ΔE 3.13), Timber (ΔE 6.59), and Bramble Bush (ΔE 6.69). These are useful substitutes when La Tierra is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks La Tierra?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks La Tierra 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 La Tierra vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, La Tierra 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.