Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Old Oak Tree

Browns family

Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #78471E and RGB values 120, 71, 30. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#78471E
RGB
120, 71, 30
HSL
27°, 60%, 29%
Lab
35.2, 17.2, 32.6
Lightness
29%
Dark
Saturation
60%
Rich
Hue
27°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree

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

Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree

Sullivans

Yellow Beige Very Dark 45482 75% Approx
Golden Olive Medium 45232 74% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 74% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 72% Approx
Drab Brown Dark 45143 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Brown Sugar 178 76% Approx
Brandied Pears 171 72% Approx
Roasted Chestnut 155 71% Approx
Rod and Reel 116 70% Approx
Whatley Woodlands 153 62% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Old Oak Tree

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree

On white fabric
7.7:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

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 Old Oak Tree 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 Old Oak Tree

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Old Oak Tree, 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

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree

Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring coffee themes or rustic designs. Look for it in charts that feature leather accents or horse designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree look like?

Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #78471E and RGB 120, 71, 30. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree is DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 434 (Brown light, 80%) and DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark, 73%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Old Oak Tree?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Old Oak Tree are Brandied Pears (ΔE 4.94), Brown Sugar (ΔE 6.24), and Roasted Chestnut (ΔE 6.26). These are useful substitutes when Old Oak Tree is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Old Oak Tree.

Does Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Old Oak Tree 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.