Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Poblano Pepper

Grays family

Below: Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper, a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #7D806D and RGB 125, 128, 109. 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.

Hex
#7D806D
RGB
125, 128, 109
HSL
69°, 8%, 46%
Lab
52.8, -4.7, 9.9
Lightness
46%
Medium
Saturation
8%
Neutral
Hue
69°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper

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

Classic Colorworks Poblano Pepper

Sullivans

Brown Grey Medium 45320 82% Good
Fern Green 45118 73% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 65% Approx
Pewter Light 45484 62% Fair
Green Grey Medium 45332 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Poblano Pepper 069 88% Good
Barrel Cactus 031 72% Approx
Wasabi 113 61% Fair
St. Bernard 105 58% Fair
Meadow Green 021 56% Fair

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

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.2:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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

Grays Family

Classic Colorworks Poblano 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 #7D806D, RGB 125, 128, 109). 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 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 72%) and DMC 522 (Fern Green, 72%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Poblano Pepper?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Poblano Pepper are Tiny Vine (ΔE 3.32), Olive Branch (ΔE 4.3), and Prairie Grass (ΔE 5.33). 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.