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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Old Oak Tree
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
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.