Weeping Willow
Yellows family#706948
Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow has hex #706948 and RGB 112, 105, 72. This medium-dark, muted yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow
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 Weeping Willow
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow
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 Weeping Willow 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 Green Tea, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.89). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Weeping Willow, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Classic ColorworksWeeping Willow in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow
A medium-dark, muted entry in the yellows family, that's Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow with warm gold tones. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for bumblebee patterns and canary themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for sunflowers or highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow?
Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow is a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #706948, RGB 112, 105, 72) in the yellows family, commonly used for honey themes, wheat fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow is DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 68%) and DMC 640 (Beige Grey very dark, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Weeping Willow are Green Tea (ΔE 2.89), Secret Garden (ΔE 4.63), and Wilderness (ΔE 5). These are useful substitutes when Weeping Willow is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Weeping Willow for charts featuring honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils, lemon motifs. 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 Weeping Willow vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Weeping Willow 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.