Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Sedona

Reds family

Need details on Classic Colorworks Sedona? This medium-dark, vivid red hand-dyed shade is hex #893F29, RGB 137, 63, 41. 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
#893F29
RGB
137, 63, 41
HSL
14°, 54%, 35%
Lab
36.0, 29.9, 28.1
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
54%
Rich
Hue
14°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Sedona

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

Classic Colorworks Sedona

Sullivans

Topaz Ultra Very Dark 45198 78% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown Dark 45092 77% Approx
Golden Brown 45423 74% Approx
Mahogany Medium 45049 72% Approx
Brown Light 45095 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Almost Auburn 156 91% Good
Fallen Leaves 067 90% Good
Used Brick 090 74% Approx
Just Rust 144 72% Approx
Whatley Woodlands 153 68% Approx

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Sedona

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Sedona

On white fabric
7.5:1
On dark fabric
2.8:1
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

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Sedona 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 Sedona

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Sedona, 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

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Sedona in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

About Classic Colorworks Sedona

Classic Colorworks Sedona is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. With a strong and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in hearts and holiday designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring bold accents and berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Sedona?

Classic Colorworks Sedona is a medium-dark red shade (hex #893F29, RGB 137, 63, 41) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sedona?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sedona is DMC 975 (Golden Brown dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 400 (Mahogany dark, 75%) and DMC 301 (Mahogany medium, 75%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Sedona?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Sedona are Autumn Spice (ΔE 4.2), Brown Sugar (ΔE 4.7), and Colonial Copper (ΔE 4.74). These are useful substitutes when Sedona is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Sedona?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Sedona for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. 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 Sedona vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Sedona 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.