Straw Hat
Browns family#937258
Classic Colorworks Straw Hat has hex #937258 and RGB 147, 114, 88. This medium, muted brown 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 Straw Hat
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 Straw Hat
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Straw Hat
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Classic Colorworks Straw Hat turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Straw Hat 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 Straw Hat
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Straw Hat, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksStraw Hat in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Straw Hat
Classic Colorworks Straw Hat is a medium, muted shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. It has a warm and grounded feel that suits coffee themes and rustic designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with leather accents or horse designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Straw Hat look like?
Classic Colorworks Straw Hat is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #937258 and RGB 147, 114, 88. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Straw Hat?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Straw Hat is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige medium, 80%) and DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark, 66%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Straw Hat?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Straw Hat are Chai (ΔE 4.25), Ripple (ΔE 4.42), and Caramel (ΔE 4.65). These are useful substitutes when Straw Hat is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Straw Hat?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Straw Hat when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Straw Hat.
Does Classic Colorworks Straw Hat vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Straw Hat 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.