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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.

Hex
#652933
RGB
101, 41, 51
HSL
350°, 42%, 28%
Lab
25.5, 28.1, 7.1
Lightness
28%
Dark
Saturation
42%
Muted
Hue
350°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Wild Berries

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

Classic Colorworks Wild Berries

Sullivans

Antique Mauve Dark 45056 91% Good
Antique Mauve Very Dark 45399 77% Approx
Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark 45147 69% Approx
Mauve Dark 45355 67% Approx
Rosewood Medium 45456 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Razzleberry 161 73% Approx
Bing Cherry 151 65% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 62% Fair
Chocolate Cream Pie 009 60% Fair
Bandana 094 56% Fair

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

On white fabric
10.9:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

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

Hand-dyed notes

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.

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

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.