Rod & Reel
Pinks family
Below: Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel, a medium-dark, subdued pink shade with hex #4D3B43 and RGB 77, 59, 67. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel
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 Rod & Reel
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel 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 Rod & Reel
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Rod & Reel, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel
A medium-dark, subdued entry in the pinks family, that's Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel with rose pink tones. The muted and intense character of this shade lends itself well to cherry blossoms and ballet themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for baby projects and peony petals in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel?
Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel is a medium-dark pink shade (hex #4D3B43, RGB 77, 59, 67) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel is DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 72%) and DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Rod & Reel are River Rocks (ΔE 5.77), Cocoa Bean (ΔE 7.69), and Wisconsin Woods (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when Rod & Reel is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Rod & Reel vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Rod & Reel 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.