Steamed Broccoli
Greens family
Looking up Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli? It's a dark green shade (#3B4A2D / RGB 59, 74, 45). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli
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 Colors
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Steamed Broccoli
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli
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 Steamed Broccoli 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 Steamed Broccoli
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Steamed Broccoli, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli
Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli is a dark, muted shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. Expect a dark and steady look that suits cactus motifs, shamrock designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching frog patterns or moss textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli?
Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli is a dark green shade (hex #3B4A2D, RGB 59, 74, 45) in the greens family, commonly used for holiday projects, landscape details, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli is DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 82%) and DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Steamed Broccoli are Bean Sprout (ΔE 7.81), Spinach (ΔE 7.84), and Lemon Grass (ΔE 8.11). These are useful substitutes when Steamed Broccoli is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli for charts featuring holiday projects, landscape details, ferns, herb gardens. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Steamed Broccoli vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Steamed Broccoli 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.