Used Brick
Reds family#783730
Classic Colorworks Used Brick has hex #783730 and RGB 120, 55, 48. This medium-dark, moderately saturated red 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 Used Brick
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 Used Brick
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Used Brick
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 Used Brick 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 Used Brick
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Used Brick, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic ColorworksUsed Brick in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Used Brick
Classic Colorworks Used Brick is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with true red tones. It has a steady and deep feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Used Brick?
Classic Colorworks Used Brick is a medium-dark red shade (hex #783730, RGB 120, 55, 48) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Used Brick?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Used Brick is DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark, 86%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Used Brick?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Used Brick are Just Rust (ΔE 4.71), Almost Auburn (ΔE 5.07), and Tennessee Red Clay (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when Used Brick is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Used Brick?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Used Brick for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Used Brick vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Used Brick 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.