Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Sassy Brass

Browns family

Need details on Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass? This medium-dark, vivid brown hand-dyed shade is hex #91531F, RGB 145, 83, 31. 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.

Hex
#91531F
RGB
145, 83, 31
HSL
27°, 65%, 35%
Lab
41.7, 21.6, 39.9
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
27°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass

Sullivans

Old Gold Very Dark 45426 81% Good
Topaz Very Dark 45199 77% Approx
Topaz Dark 45200 77% Approx
Old Gold Dark 45158 77% Approx
Golden Olive 45233 73% Approx

Crescent Colours

Roasted Chestnut 155 91% Good
Brandied Pears 171 88% Good
Sassy Brass 071 83% Good
Bramble Bush 130 79% Approx
Little House Brown 118 78% Approx

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Sassy Brass

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass

On white fabric
6.1:1
On dark fabric
3.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Sassy Brass, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass

Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass sits in the browns family as a medium-dark, vivid shade with earthy sienna tones. With a intense and saturated quality, this thread works beautifully in cinnamon motifs and bark patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring gingerbread themes and tree trunks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass is a medium-dark brown thread (hex #91531F, RGB 145, 83, 31). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass is DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 74%) and DMC 781 (Topaz Very Dark, 73%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Sassy Brass?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Sassy Brass are Gold Rush (ΔE 5.35), Old Oak Tree (ΔE 6.36), and Caramel (ΔE 7.38). These are useful substitutes when Sassy Brass is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass good for?

Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Sassy Brass.

Does Classic Colorworks Sassy Brass vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Sassy Brass 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.