Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Little Sprout

Greens family

Below: Classic Colorworks Little Sprout, a medium, muted green shade with hex #737E5C and RGB 115, 126, 92. 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
#737E5C
RGB
115, 126, 92
HSL
79°, 16%, 43%
Lab
51.1, -10.4, 17.2
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
16%
Neutral
Hue
79°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Little Sprout

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

Classic Colorworks Little Sprout

Sullivans

Green Grey Medium 45332 78% Approx
Pine Green 45350 77% Approx
Brown Grey Medium 45320 73% Approx
Fern Green 45118 70% Approx
Pistachio Green Medium 45061 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Weeping Willow 162 75% Approx
Poblano Pepper 069 74% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 61% Fair
Barrel Cactus 031 53% Fair
Wasabi 113 52% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Little Sprout

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Little Sprout

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Little Sprout 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 Little Sprout

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

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Little Sprout
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 Little Sprout in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Classic Colorworks Little Sprout

A muted, medium member of the greens family, Classic Colorworks Little Sprout is a hand-dyed floss with yellow-green tones. The warm 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 Little Sprout look like?

Classic Colorworks Little Sprout is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #737E5C and RGB 115, 126, 92. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Little Sprout?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Little Sprout is DMC 522 (Fern Green) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 90%) and DMC 3347 (Yellow Green medium, 68%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Little Sprout?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Little Sprout are Nature Trail (ΔE 6.12), Tiny Vine (ΔE 6.35), and Poblano Pepper (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when Little Sprout is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Little Sprout?

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

Does Classic Colorworks Little Sprout vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Little Sprout 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.