Wild Berries
Reds family
Classic Colorworks Wild Berries is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #652933 and RGB values 101, 41, 51. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Wild Berries
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Wild Berries
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Wild Berries
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Wild Berries are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Wild Berries
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Wild Berries, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Classic Colorworks Wild Berries in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Classic Colorworks Wild Berries
Classic Colorworks Wild Berries sits in the reds family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a rich and grounded presence to projects featuring ladybug designs or barn scenes. Look for it in charts that feature tomato patterns or roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Wild Berries — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Wild Berries is a medium-dark red thread (hex #652933, RGB 101, 41, 51). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Wild Berries?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Wild Berries is DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 85%) and DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark, 78%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Wild Berries?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Wild Berries are Red Currant (ΔE 4.19), Licorice Red (ΔE 4.93), and Razzleberry (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when Wild Berries is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Wild Berries good for?
Classic Colorworks Wild Berries is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Wild Berries.
Does Classic Colorworks Wild Berries vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Wild Berries 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.