Ribbon Red
Reds family#77071A
Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red is a dark, highly saturated red shade with hex code #77071A and RGB values 119, 7, 26. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red
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 Ribbon Red
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red 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 Ribbon Red
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Ribbon Red, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksRibbon Red in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red
A dark, highly saturated entry in the reds family, that's Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red with warm crimson tones. Its striking and rich presence shines in berries and valentines alike. Pull this thread for poppies or cardinal birds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red?
Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red is a dark red shade (hex #77071A, RGB 119, 7, 26) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red is DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 80%) and DMC 3777 (Terra Cotta very dark, 77%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Ribbon Red are Holly Berry (ΔE 3.51), Licorice Red (ΔE 4.58), and Caroling (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when Ribbon Red is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Ribbon Red 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.