Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Meadow Green

Teals family

Need details on Classic Colorworks Meadow Green? This medium, muted teal hand-dyed shade is hex #5D957E, RGB 93, 149, 126. 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.

Hex
#5D957E
RGB
93, 149, 126
HSL
155°, 23%, 47%
Lab
57.4, -23.9, 6.4
Lightness
47%
Medium
Saturation
23%
Neutral
Hue
155°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

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

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

Sullivans

Celadon Green 45413 95% Excellent
Teal Green Light 45447 68% Approx
Sea Green Very Dark 45409 66% Approx
Blue Green Medium 45112 65% Approx
Aquamarine Medium 45282 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lettuce Leaf 020 66% Approx
Key Largo 107 48% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 46% Fair
Shamrock 028 42% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 38% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Meadow Green

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

On white fabric
3.5:1
On dark fabric
6.1:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

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 notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Meadow Green are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Key Largo (ΔE 1.95) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

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

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green sits in the teals family as a medium, muted shade. With a restrained and earthy quality, this thread works beautifully in nature themes and ocean waves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peacock feathers and coastal scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green is a medium teal thread (hex #5D957E, RGB 93, 149, 126). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Meadow Green?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Meadow Green is DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3816 (Celadon Green, 68%) and DMC 993 (Aquamarine light, 64%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Meadow Green?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Meadow Green are Key Largo (ΔE 1.95), Frozen Margarita (ΔE 9), and Lettuce Leaf (ΔE 9.4). These are useful substitutes when Meadow Green is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Meadow Green good for?

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Meadow Green.

Does Classic Colorworks Meadow Green vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Meadow Green 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.