Shamrock
Reds family
Classic Colorworks Shamrock has hex #C65D56 and RGB 198, 93, 86. This medium-light, moderately saturated 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 Shamrock
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 Shamrock
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Shamrock
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 Shamrock 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 Shamrock
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Shamrock, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Shamrock in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Shamrock
Classic Colorworks Shamrock is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with true red tones. It has a steady and approachable feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Shamrock?
Classic Colorworks Shamrock is a medium-light red shade (hex #C65D56, RGB 198, 93, 86) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Shamrock?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Shamrock is DMC 3712 (Salmon medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 80%) and DMC 21 (Light Alizarin, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Shamrock?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Shamrock are Sunset (ΔE 4.3), Persimmon (ΔE 4.98), and Grape Pie (ΔE 5.96). These are useful substitutes when Shamrock is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Shamrock?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Shamrock for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Shamrock vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Shamrock 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.