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 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 Lemon Lime
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity.How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
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.