Ruby Slippers
Reds family#5F1519
Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers has hex #5F1519 and RGB 95, 21, 25. This dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers
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 Ruby Slippers
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers
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 Ruby Slippers 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.
Because Classic Colorworks Campfire is so near (ΔE 1.53), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Ruby Slippers, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksRuby Slippers in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers
Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers is a dark, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a bold and saturated feel that suits tomato patterns and roses particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hearts or holiday designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers look like?
Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #5F1519 and RGB 95, 21, 25. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers is DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 815 (Garnet medium, 76%) and DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 75%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Ruby Slippers?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Ruby Slippers are Campfire (ΔE 1.53), Caroling (ΔE 1.58), and Cayenne (ΔE 2.13). These are useful substitutes when Ruby Slippers is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Ruby Slippers.
Does Classic Colorworks Ruby Slippers vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Ruby Slippers 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.