Mac and Cheese
Pinks family#DEA799
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese has hex #DEA799 and RGB 222, 167, 153. This light, vivid pink 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
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
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.
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
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.
Pinks Family
Classic ColorworksMac and Cheese in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese
Meet Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese — a vivid, light hand-dyed thread in the pinks family. Its tone is gentle and clear, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese is a light pink thread (hex #DEA799, RGB 222, 167, 153). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Mac and Cheese is DMC 3779 (Terra Cotta ultra very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 76%) and DMC 754 (Peach light, 73%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Mac and Cheese?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Mac and Cheese are Sugar and Spice (ΔE 4.96), Cobbled Peach (ΔE 6.81), and Creamy Peach (ΔE 6.89). 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 skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its 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.