Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Wasabi

Yellows family

Below: Classic Colorworks Wasabi, a medium-light, muted yellow shade with hex #A5A281 and RGB 165, 162, 129. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#A5A281
RGB
165, 162, 129
HSL
55°, 17%, 58%
Lab
66.1, -4.5, 17.6
Lightness
58%
Medium
Saturation
17%
Neutral
Hue
55°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Wasabi

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

Classic Colorworks Wasabi

Sullivans

Fern Green Very Light 45120 79% Approx
Fern Green Light 45119 77% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 70% Approx
Brown Grey Light 45321 69% Approx
Khaki Green Light 45318 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Green Onion 017 89% Good
Cottage Garden 064 75% Approx
Wasabi 113 71% Approx
Pea Pod 183 67% Approx
Tomatillo 074 65% Approx

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Wasabi

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Wasabi

On white fabric
2.6:1
On dark fabric
8.1:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
khaki

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Wasabi 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 Wasabi

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

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Yellows Family

Classic Colorworks Wasabi in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Classic Colorworks Wasabi

A muted, medium-light member of the yellows family, Classic Colorworks Wasabi is a hand-dyed floss with warm gold tones. The balanced and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for bumblebee patterns and canary themes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Wasabi look like?

Classic Colorworks Wasabi is a medium-light shade in the yellows family with hex #A5A281 and RGB 165, 162, 129. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Wasabi?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Wasabi is DMC 524 (Fern Green very light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light, 73%) and DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium, 70%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Wasabi?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Wasabi are Baby Chick (ΔE 4.29), Dandelion Stem (ΔE 4.51), and Sea Oats (ΔE 4.66). These are useful substitutes when Wasabi is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Wasabi?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Wasabi when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Wasabi.

Does Classic Colorworks Wasabi vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Wasabi 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.