Lettuce Leaf
Teals family
Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf has hex #517D72 and RGB 81, 125, 114. This medium, muted teal thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf
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 Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Lettuce Leaf
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf 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 Lettuce Leaf
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Lettuce Leaf, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf
Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf is a medium, muted shade in the teals family. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits peacock feathers and coastal scenes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with dragonflies or turtle designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf look like?
Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #517D72 and RGB 81, 125, 114. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf is DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 502 (Blue Green, 79%) and DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium, 67%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Lettuce Leaf?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Lettuce Leaf are Caribbean Waters (ΔE 3.83), Shrimp Cocktail (ΔE 8.09), and Really Teally (ΔE 8.44). These are useful substitutes when Lettuce Leaf is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Lettuce Leaf.
Does Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Lettuce Leaf 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.