Secret Garden
Yellows family#726F59
Need details on Classic Colorworks Secret Garden? This medium-dark, subdued yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #726F59, RGB 114, 111, 89. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Secret Garden
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 Secret Garden
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Secret Garden
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Secret Garden 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 Secret Garden
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Secret Garden, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Classic ColorworksSecret Garden in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Classic Colorworks Secret Garden
A medium-dark, subdued entry in the yellows family, that's Classic Colorworks Secret Garden with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for stars and honey themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Secret Garden?
Classic Colorworks Secret Garden is a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #726F59, RGB 114, 111, 89) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Secret Garden?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Secret Garden is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 66%) and DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Secret Garden?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Secret Garden are Green Tea (ΔE 4.03), Weeping Willow (ΔE 4.63), and Thundercloud (ΔE 5.56). These are useful substitutes when Secret Garden is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Secret Garden?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Secret Garden for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. 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 Secret Garden vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Secret Garden 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.