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Storm Lake Sunrise

Reds family

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise has hex #892F27 and RGB 137, 47, 39. This medium-dark, vivid red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#892F27
RGB
137, 47, 39
HSL
5°, 56%, 35%
Lab
32.9, 37.9, 25.7
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
5°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise

Sullivans

Terra Cotta Dark 45078 77% Approx
Shell Pink Dark 45365 76% Approx
Red Copper Dark 45264 75% Approx
Red Copper 45265 73% Approx
Terra Cotta 45427 72% Approx

Crescent Colours

Manor Red 101 80% Good
Fallen Leaves 067 75% Approx
Chili Pepper 167 74% Approx
Cupid 012 74% Approx
Used Brick 090 73% Approx

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Storm Lake Sunrise

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise
Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter Very close ΔE 2.95 Classic Colorworks Barn Door Very close ΔE 4.22 Classic Colorworks Crab Cakes Very close ΔE 4.26 Classic Colorworks Chili Pepper Very close ΔE 4.76 Classic Colorworks Almost Auburn Noticeable ΔE 5.51 Classic Colorworks Sedona Noticeable ΔE 5.6 Classic Colorworks Cherry Cobbler Noticeable ΔE 5.94 Classic Colorworks Used Brick Noticeable ΔE 5.97

Working with Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise

On white fabric
8.4:1
On dark fabric
2.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
brown

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.

Blending & gradients

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Apple Fritter (ΔE 2.95) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Storm Lake Sunrise, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Storm Lake Sunrise
Mint Julep Mint Julep
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Storm Lake Sunrise
Old Oak Tree Old Oak Tree Prisc. Peppermint Prisc. Peppermint
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Storm Lake Sunrise
Fields of Green Fields of Green Summer Sky Summer Sky
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
Storm Lake Sunrise
Persimmon Persimmon Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese

Reds Family

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

Storm Lake Sunrise Storm Lake Sunrise Storm Lake Sunrise Calico Kitty Calico Kitty Calico Kitty Choc. Cream Pie Choc. Cream Pie Choc. Cream Pie Apple Fritter Apple Fritter Apple Fritter Sedona Sedona Sedona Ladybug Ladybug Ladybug Almost Auburn Almost Auburn Almost Auburn Barn Door Barn Door Barn Door Used Brick Used Brick Used Brick Chili Pepper Chili Pepper Chili Pepper Wild Berries Wild Berries Wild Berries

About Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise

Meet Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise — a vivid, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the reds family with true red tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise — what color is it?

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise is a medium-dark red thread (hex #892F27, RGB 137, 47, 39). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise is DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 919 (Red Copper, 88%) and DMC 22 (Alizarin, 88%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Storm Lake Sunrise?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Storm Lake Sunrise are Apple Fritter (ΔE 2.95), Barn Door (ΔE 4.22), and Crab Cakes (ΔE 4.26). These are useful substitutes when Storm Lake Sunrise is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise good for?

Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Storm Lake Sunrise.

Does Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Storm Lake Sunrise 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.

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