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Licorice Red

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Licorice Red has hex #681924 and RGB 104, 25, 36. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#681924
RGB
104, 25, 36
HSL
352°, 61%, 25%
Lab
22.9, 35.6, 13.7
Lightness
25%
Dark
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
352°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Licorice Red

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

Classic Colorworks Licorice Red

Sullivans

Mauve Dark 45355 87% Good
Garnet Medium 45217 82% Good
Plum Dark 45262 82% Good
Rosewood Medium 45456 80% Good
Antique Mauve Very Dark 45399 79% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bing Cherry 151 80% Good
Cupid 012 72% Approx
Razzleberry 161 66% Approx
Bandana 094 64% Fair
Apple Fritter 091 55% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Licorice Red

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

Classic Colorworks Licorice Red
Classic Colorworks Holly Berry Very close ΔE 2.66 Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers Very close ΔE 3.73 Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red Very close ΔE 4.47 Classic Colorworks Wild Berries Very close ΔE 4.93 Classic Colorworks Camouflage Close ΔE 5.24 Classic Colorworks Red Currant Noticeable ΔE 5.69 Classic Colorworks Cupid Noticeable ΔE 5.78 Classic Colorworks Bandana Noticeable ΔE 6.77

Working with Classic Colorworks Licorice Red

On white fabric
12:1
On dark fabric
1.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
maroon

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 Licorice Red 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 Holly Berry, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.66). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Licorice Red

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Licorice Red, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Licorice Red
Bejeweled Bejeweled
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Licorice Red
Fallen Leaves Fallen Leaves Jelly Roll Jelly Roll
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Licorice Red
Steamed Broccoli Steamed Broccoli Mermaid's Fin Mermaid's Fin
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
Licorice Red
Jakey Brown Jakey Brown Sea Shelley Sea Shelley Creamy Peach Creamy Peach

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Licorice Red in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

Licorice Red Licorice Red Licorice Red Chili Pepper Chili Pepper Chili Pepper Wild Berries Wild Berries Wild Berries Holly Berry Holly Berry Holly Berry Just Rust Just Rust Just Rust Fallen Leaves Fallen Leaves Fallen Leaves Ribbon Red Ribbon Red Ribbon Red Cocoa Bean Cocoa Bean Cocoa Bean Ruby Slippers Ruby Slippers Ruby Slippers Red Currant Red Currant Red Currant La Tierra La Tierra La Tierra

About Classic Colorworks Licorice Red

A medium-dark, vivid entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Licorice Red with warm crimson tones. Its tone is strong and rich, making it a popular choice for barn scenes and tomato patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for roses or hearts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Licorice Red?

Classic Colorworks Licorice Red is a medium-dark red shade (hex #681924, RGB 104, 25, 36) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Licorice Red?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Licorice Red is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 88%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 78%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Licorice Red?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Licorice Red are Holly Berry (ΔE 2.66), Ruby Slippers (ΔE 3.73), and Ribbon Red (ΔE 4.47). These are useful substitutes when Licorice Red is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Licorice Red?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Licorice Red for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Licorice Red vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Licorice Red 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.

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