Shrimp Cocktail
Teals family
Looking up Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail? It's a medium-dark teal shade (#4C685F / RGB 76, 104, 95). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail
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 Shrimp Cocktail
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Classic Colorworks Tartan Plaid is so near (ΔE 3.01), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Shrimp Cocktail, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail
A muted, medium-dark member of the teals family, Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail is a hand-dyed floss. The shade reads as deep and grounded — a go-to choice for cool accents and nature themes. It also turns up in patterns built around ocean waves and peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail look like?
Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #4C685F and RGB 76, 104, 95. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail is DMC 502 (Blue Green) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark, 67%) and DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium, 65%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Shrimp Cocktail?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Shrimp Cocktail are Tartan Plaid (ΔE 3.01), Caribbean Waters (ΔE 4.73), and Mint Julep (ΔE 6.05). These are useful substitutes when Shrimp Cocktail is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Shrimp Cocktail.
Does Classic Colorworks Shrimp Cocktail vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Shrimp Cocktail 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.