Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

La Tierra

Reds family

Below: Classic Colorworks La Tierra, a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #492E25 and RGB 73, 46, 37. 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
#492E25
RGB
73, 46, 37
HSL
15°, 33%, 22%
Lab
22.0, 11.1, 10.9
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
15°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks La Tierra

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

Classic Colorworks La Tierra

Sullivans

Beige Brown Dark 45237 91% Good
Mocha Brown Dark 45393 83% Good
Cocoa Dark 45493 78% Approx
Mocha Brown Very Dark 45323 68% Approx
Beige Brown Very Dark 45236 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cappuccino 007 68% Approx
Wisconsin Woods 114 65% Approx
Chocolate Cream Pie 009 56% Fair
Rod and Reel 116 46% Fair
Brown Sugar 178 45% Fair

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

On white fabric
12.3:1
On dark fabric
1.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

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 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.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Cocoa Bean, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.86). 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.

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 La Tierra in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks La Tierra

Classic Colorworks La Tierra is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. The dark 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 La Tierra?

Classic Colorworks La Tierra is a dark red shade (hex #492E25, RGB 73, 46, 37) 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 898 (Coffee Brown very dark) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 87%) and DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 84%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks La Tierra?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to La Tierra are Cocoa Bean (ΔE 2.86), Bramble Bush (ΔE 6.18), and Weathervane (ΔE 6.77). 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 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.