Shamrock
Teals family#689084
Classic Colorworks Shamrock has hex #689084 and RGB 104, 144, 132. This medium, muted teal 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
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 Shamrock
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Shamrock
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Lettuce Leaf, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.04). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Shamrock
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Shamrock, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Classic ColorworksShamrock in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Classic Colorworks Shamrock
Classic Colorworks Shamrock is a medium, muted shade from the teals family. It has a steady and quiet feel that suits tropical motifs and cool accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with nature themes or ocean waves for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Shamrock?
Classic Colorworks Shamrock is a medium teal shade (hex #689084, RGB 104, 144, 132) in the teals family, commonly used for turtle designs, mermaid motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Shamrock?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Shamrock is DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 503 (Blue Green medium, 67%) and DMC 3849 (Teal Green light, 65%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Shamrock?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Shamrock are Lettuce Leaf (ΔE 2.04), Caribbean Waters (ΔE 4.9), and Key Largo (ΔE 5.38). 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 turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns. The medium 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.