Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Lemon Grass

Greens family

Below: Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass, a medium-dark, muted green shade with hex #575D42 and RGB 87, 93, 66. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#575D42
RGB
87, 93, 66
HSL
73°, 17%, 31%
Lab
38.3, -7.5, 14.8
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
17%
Neutral
Hue
73°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass

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

Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass

Sullivans

Pine Green Medium 45349 88% Good
Pine Green Dark 45348 70% Approx
Hunter Green 45343 62% Fair
Forest Green Dark 45308 57% Fair
Avocado Green 45104 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Hickory Sticks 166 85% Good
Desert Mesquite 066 84% Good
Steamed Broccoli 181 69% Approx
Bean Sprout 184 69% Approx
Muddy Puddle 180 61% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Lemon Grass

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass

On white fabric
6.9:1
On dark fabric
3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

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 notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass 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.

Blending & gradients

Because Classic Colorworks Chopped Chives is so near (ΔE 2.98), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Lemon Grass, 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

Greens Family

Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass

A muted, medium-dark member of the greens family, Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass is a hand-dyed floss with yellow-green tones. The deep and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to shamrock designs and frog patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for moss textures and avocado themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass look like?

Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #575D42 and RGB 87, 93, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass is DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 70%) and DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 70%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Lemon Grass?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Lemon Grass are Chopped Chives (ΔE 2.98), Jolly Holly (ΔE 3.91), and Eve's Leaves (ΔE 5.19). These are useful substitutes when Lemon Grass is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Lemon Grass.

Does Classic Colorworks Lemon Grass vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Lemon Grass are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.