Lobster Claw
Reds family
Need details on Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw? This medium-dark, highly saturated red hand-dyed shade is hex #AD3013, RGB 173, 48, 19. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw
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 Lobster Claw
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw 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 Lobster Claw
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Lobster Claw, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw
Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the reds family with red-orange tones. With a deep and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw look like?
Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #AD3013 and RGB 173, 48, 19. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw is DMC 920 (Copper medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 900 (Burnt Orange dark, 71%) and DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 68%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Lobster Claw?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Lobster Claw are Embers (ΔE 5.32), Colonial Copper (ΔE 6.18), and Candied Yams (ΔE 7.38). These are useful substitutes when Lobster Claw is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Lobster Claw.
Does Classic Colorworks Lobster Claw vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Lobster Claw 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.