Weathervane
Browns family#908064
Below: Classic Colorworks Weathervane, a medium, muted brown shade with hex #908064 and RGB 144, 128, 100. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Weathervane
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 Weathervane
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Weathervane
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Classic Colorworks Weathervane 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 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.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksWeathervane in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Weathervane
Classic Colorworks Weathervane is a medium, muted shade in the browns family with golden brown tones. The warm and grounded 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 medium shade in the browns family with hex #908064 and RGB 144, 128, 100. 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 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 89%) and DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 80%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Weathervane?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Weathervane are Chai (ΔE 6.48), Prairie Grass (ΔE 6.49), and Joshua Tree (ΔE 7.45). 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 medium 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.