Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Weathervane

Browns family

Below: Classic Colorworks Weathervane, a dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #4E3723 and RGB 78, 55, 35. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#4E3723
RGB
78, 55, 35
HSL
28°, 38%, 22%
Lab
25.2, 7.5, 16.5
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
28°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Weathervane

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

Classic Colorworks Weathervane

Sullivans

Mocha Brown Dark 45393 74% Approx
Golden Olive Dark 45231 72% Approx
Drab Brown 45144 68% Approx
Beige Brown Dark 45237 65% Approx
Drab Brown Dark 45143 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Brown Sugar 178 60% Fair
Rod and Reel 116 56% Fair
Wisconsin Woods 114 50% Fair
Camouflage 063 49% Fair
Whatley Woodlands 153 45% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Weathervane

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

Working with Classic Colorworks Weathervane

On white fabric
11.1:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Weathervane 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 Weathervane

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Weathervane, 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

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Weathervane in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Classic Colorworks Weathervane

Classic Colorworks Weathervane is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The bold and dramatic mood of this color makes it a natural fit for gingerbread themes and tree trunks. Expect to see it used in earth tones and animal fur across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Weathervane look like?

Classic Colorworks Weathervane is a dark shade in the browns family with hex #4E3723 and RGB 78, 55, 35. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Weathervane?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Weathervane is DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark, 73%) and DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 70%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Weathervane?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Weathervane are Gingerbread (ΔE 3.8), Bramble Bush (ΔE 5.39), and Thundercloud (ΔE 6.23). These are useful substitutes when Weathervane is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Weathervane?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Weathervane when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Weathervane.

Does Classic Colorworks Weathervane vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Weathervane 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.