Sunflower
Oranges family#E2BE71
Classic Colorworks Sunflower is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E2BE71 and RGB values 226, 190, 113. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Sunflower
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 Sunflower
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Sunflower
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Sunflower 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Crushed Pineapple, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.82). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Sunflower
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Sunflower, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Classic ColorworksSunflower in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Classic Colorworks Sunflower
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, that's Classic Colorworks Sunflower with golden orange tones. Its fresh and confident presence shines in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns alike. Pull this thread for autumn leaves or sunsets when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Sunflower?
Classic Colorworks Sunflower is a medium-light orange shade (hex #E2BE71, RGB 226, 190, 113) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sunflower?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Sunflower is DMC 3822 (Straw light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 676 (Old Gold light, 77%) and DMC 677 (Old Gold very light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Sunflower?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Sunflower are Crushed Pineapple (ΔE 2.82), Finley Gold (ΔE 3.13), and Cottage Daisies (ΔE 5.9). These are useful substitutes when Sunflower is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Sunflower?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Sunflower for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Sunflower vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Sunflower 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.