Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Pumpkin Harvest

Oranges family

Looking up Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest? It's a medium orange shade (#B96C4B / RGB 185, 108, 75). 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
#B96C4B
RGB
185, 108, 75
HSL
18°, 44%, 51%
Lab
53.5, 27.5, 31.5
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
18°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest

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

Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Pumpkin Harvest

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest

On white fabric
4:1
On dark fabric
5.3:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rose

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

Skin tones & portraits

For skin, hands, and faces, Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Pumpkin Harvest, 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

Oranges Family

Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest

A medium, moderately saturated entry in the oranges family, that's Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest with deep amber tones. The shade reads as balanced and warm — a go-to choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around autumn leaves and sunsets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest?

Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest is a medium orange shade (hex #B96C4B, RGB 185, 108, 75) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest is DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3776 (Mahogany light, 78%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Pumpkin Harvest are Glazed Carrots (ΔE 3.98), Marmalade (ΔE 4.85), and Peanut Brittle (ΔE 5.19). These are useful substitutes when Pumpkin Harvest is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Pumpkin Harvest vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Pumpkin Harvest 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.