Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Mint Julep

Teals family

Need details on Classic Colorworks Mint Julep? This medium-dark, muted teal hand-dyed shade is hex #366161, RGB 54, 97, 97. 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
#366161
RGB
54, 97, 97
HSL
180°, 28%, 30%
Lab
38.2, -14.9, -4.7
Lightness
30%
Dark
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
180°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Mint Julep

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

Classic Colorworks Mint Julep

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Mint Julep

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Mint Julep

On white fabric
6.9:1
On dark fabric
3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
indigo

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 Mint Julep 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 Mint Julep

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Mint Julep, 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 Mint Julep in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Classic Colorworks Mint Julep

Classic Colorworks Mint Julep sits in the teals family as a medium-dark, muted shade. With a somber and rich 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 Mint Julep — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Mint Julep is a medium-dark teal thread (hex #366161, RGB 54, 97, 97). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Mint Julep?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Mint Julep is DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 67%) and DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 66%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Mint Julep?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Mint Julep are Deep Fennel (ΔE 5.97), Shrimp Cocktail (ΔE 6.05), and Tartan Plaid (ΔE 6.85). These are useful substitutes when Mint Julep is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Mint Julep good for?

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

Does Classic Colorworks Mint Julep vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Mint Julep 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.