Mac and Cheese
Reds family
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese has hex #D79684 and RGB 215, 150, 132. This medium-light, 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese
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 Mac and Cheese
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Mac and Cheese, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese
Meet Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese — a vivid, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is crisp and versatile, making it a popular choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for apple motifs or ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese is a medium-light red thread (hex #D79684, RGB 215, 150, 132). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese is DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 79%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 75%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Mac and Cheese?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Mac and Cheese are Old Marigold (ΔE 4.9), Sweet Potato (ΔE 7.02), and Sugar and Spice (ΔE 7.62). These are useful substitutes when Mac and Cheese is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese good for?
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Mac and Cheese.
Does Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Mac and Cheese 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.