Storm Lake Sunrise
Reds family#BD6A67
Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise has hex #BD6A67 and RGB 189, 106, 103. This medium-light, moderately saturated 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.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise
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 Storm Lake Sunrise
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise
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 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.
Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Orangena (ΔE 2.79) — 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.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksStorm Lake Sunrise in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise
Meet Classic Colorworks Storm Lake Sunrise — a moderately saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the reds family with true red tones. Its tone is easygoing and clear, 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-light red thread (hex #BD6A67, RGB 189, 106, 103). 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 3778 (Terra Cotta light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3712 (Salmon medium, 72%) and DMC 3859 (Rosewood light, 71%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Storm Lake Sunrise?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Storm Lake Sunrise are Orangena (ΔE 2.79), Shrimp Cocktail (ΔE 4.56), and Jakey Brown (ΔE 5.09). 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-light 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.