Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Lemon Lime

Yellows family

Below: Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime, a medium, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #A9B167 and RGB 169, 177, 103. 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
#A9B167
RGB
169, 177, 103
HSL
66°, 32%, 55%
Lab
70.1, -14.2, 36.8
Lightness
55%
Medium
Saturation
32%
Muted
Hue
66°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime

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

Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime

Sullivans

Yellow Green Light 45345 85% Good
Avocado Green Ultra Light 45107 71% Approx
Parrot Green Light 45256 59% Fair
Fern Green Very Light 45120 54% Fair
Moss Green Medium Light 45481 54% Fair

Crescent Colours

Tomatillo 074 76% Approx
Frozen Margarita 054 73% Approx
Cottage Garden 064 71% Approx
Eve's Leaves 139 61% Fair
Lemon Lime 019 58% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Lemon Lime

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime

On white fabric
2.3:1
On dark fabric
9.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
khaki

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 Lime 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.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Lemon Lime, 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

Yellows Family

Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime

Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The rich and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for canary themes and sunflowers. Expect to see it used in highlights and warm backgrounds across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime look like?

Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #A9B167 and RGB 169, 177, 103. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring wheat fields and daffodils.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime is DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 83%) and DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light, 76%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Lemon Lime?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Lemon Lime are Wasabi (ΔE 10.19), Sea Oats (ΔE 10.89), and Crushed Pine. (ΔE 12.34). These are useful substitutes when Lemon Lime is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime when your project calls for wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs, rubber duck designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Lemon Lime.

Does Classic Colorworks Lemon Lime vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Lemon Lime 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.