Marmalade
Oranges family#D48655
Need details on Classic Colorworks Marmalade? This medium-light, vivid orange hand-dyed shade is hex #D48655, RGB 212, 134, 85. 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 Marmalade
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 Marmalade
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Marmalade
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 Marmalade 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 Marmalade 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 Marmalade
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Marmalade, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Classic ColorworksMarmalade in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Classic Colorworks Marmalade
Classic Colorworks Marmalade sits in the oranges family as a medium-light, vivid shade with deep amber tones. With a crisp and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in seasonal designs and pumpkins. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring marigolds and fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Marmalade — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Marmalade is a medium-light orange thread (hex #D48655, RGB 212, 134, 85). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Marmalade?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Marmalade is DMC 402 (Mahogany very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 977 (Golden Brown light, 76%) and DMC 436 (Tan, 68%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Marmalade?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Marmalade are Old Marigold (ΔE 4.71), Sweet Potato (ΔE 4.95), and Tangerine (ΔE 5.44). These are useful substitutes when Marmalade is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Marmalade good for?
Classic Colorworks Marmalade is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. 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 Marmalade.
Does Classic Colorworks Marmalade vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Marmalade 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.