Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Meadow Green

Greens family#6A9F84

Need details on Classic Colorworks Meadow Green? This medium, muted green hand-dyed shade is hex #6A9F84, RGB 106, 159, 132. 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
#6A9F84
RGB
106, 159, 132
HSL
149°, 22%, 52%
Lab
61.2, -23.6, 8.6
Lightness
52%
Medium
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
149°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

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
3:1
On dark fabric
6.9:1
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 3.07) — 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

Greens Family

Classic ColorworksMeadow Green in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Classic Colorworks Meadow Green

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green sits in the greens family as a medium, muted shade with cool forest tones. With a restrained and earthy quality, this thread works beautifully in landscape details and ferns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring herb gardens and forest canopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Meadow Green is a medium green thread (hex #6A9F84, RGB 106, 159, 132). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Meadow Green?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Meadow Green is DMC 993 (Aquamarine light) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 73%) and DMC 563 (Jade light, 71%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Meadow Green?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Meadow Green are Key Largo (ΔE 3.07), Lettuce Leaf (ΔE 6.55), and Frozen Margarita (ΔE 7). 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 moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. 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.