Red Currant
Reds family
Need details on Classic Colorworks Red Currant? This dark, moderately saturated red hand-dyed shade is hex #542227, RGB 84, 34, 39. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Red Currant
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 Red Currant
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Red Currant
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Red Currant 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 Red Currant
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Red Currant, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Red Currant in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Red Currant
Classic Colorworks Red Currant is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a bold and dramatic quality, this thread works beautifully in valentines and poppies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cardinal birds and apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Red Currant look like?
Classic Colorworks Red Currant is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #542227 and RGB 84, 34, 39. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Red Currant?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Red Currant is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 83%) and DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 79%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Red Currant?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Red Currant are Razzleberry (ΔE 4), Chai (ΔE 4.15), and Wild Berries (ΔE 4.19). These are useful substitutes when Red Currant is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Red Currant?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Red Currant when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Red Currant.
Does Classic Colorworks Red Currant vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Red Currant 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.