Poblano Pepper
Grays family#878974
Below: Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper, a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #878974 and RGB 135, 137, 116. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Poblano Pepper
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper
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 threads like Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper 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 Poblano Pepper
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Poblano Pepper, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic ColorworksPoblano Pepper in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper
Meet Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper — a subdued, medium hand-dyed thread in the grays family. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to shading and outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for urban scenes and neutral backgrounds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper is a medium gray thread (hex #878974, RGB 135, 137, 116). It shows up most in industrial designs and wolf patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper is DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 67%) and DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 66%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Poblano Pepper?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Poblano Pepper are Joshua Tree (ΔE 3.77), Old Money (ΔE 4.26), and Tiny Vine (ΔE 4.3). These are useful substitutes when Poblano Pepper is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper good for?
Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents, slate textures. 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 Poblano Pepper.
Does Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Poblano Pepper 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.