Spinach
Greens family
Classic Colorworks Spinach has hex #415749 and RGB 65, 87, 73. This medium-dark, subdued green 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 Spinach
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 Spinach
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Spinach
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 Spinach 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.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Spinach
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Spinach, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Classic Colorworks Spinach in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Classic Colorworks Spinach
Classic Colorworks Spinach is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits avocado themes and foliage particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with nature scenes or holiday projects for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Spinach look like?
Classic Colorworks Spinach is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #415749 and RGB 65, 87, 73. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Spinach?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Spinach is DMC 501 (Blue Green dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark, 75%) and DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 70%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Spinach?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Spinach are Deep Fennel (ΔE 6.35), Chopped Chives (ΔE 6.42), and Shrimp Cocktail (ΔE 6.52). These are useful substitutes when Spinach is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Spinach?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Spinach when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Spinach.
Does Classic Colorworks Spinach vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Spinach 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.