Ribbon Red
Reds family
Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red is a dark, highly saturated red shade with hex code #720919 and RGB values 114, 9, 25. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, 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
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 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.84). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
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 Colorworks Ribbon 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 #720919, RGB 114, 9, 25) 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 815 (Garnet medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 76%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Ribbon Red?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Ribbon Red are Ruby Slippers (ΔE 2.84), Holly Berry (ΔE 3.78), and Licorice Red (ΔE 4.47). 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.