Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Nutmeggie

Reds family

Looking up Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie? It's a medium red shade (#804D4F / RGB 128, 77, 79). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#804D4F
RGB
128, 77, 79
HSL
358°, 25%, 40%
Lab
38.7, 21.8, 8.0
Lightness
40%
Medium
Saturation
25%
Neutral
Hue
358°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie

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

Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie

Sullivans

Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 70% Approx
Antique Mauve Dark 45367 65% Approx
Beige Brown Medium 45238 62% Fair
Cocoa 45458 58% Fair
Shell Grey Dark 45101 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Wild Berries 177 76% Approx
House Wine 035 74% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 65% Approx
Razzleberry 161 57% Fair
Used Brick 090 56% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Nutmeggie

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie

On white fabric
6.8:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Nutmeggie, 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

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie

A muted, medium member of the reds family, Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie is a hand-dyed floss with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for holiday designs and bold accents. It also turns up in patterns built around berries and valentines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie look like?

Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #804D4F and RGB 128, 77, 79. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie is DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 69%) and DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium, 67%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Nutmeggie?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Nutmeggie are Cappuccino (ΔE 3.49), Sweetest Heart (ΔE 4.66), and Colonial Rose (ΔE 4.73). These are useful substitutes when Nutmeggie is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Nutmeggie.

Does Classic Colorworks Nutmeggie vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Nutmeggie 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.