Wilderness
Browns family#7E6E44
Looking up Classic Colorworks Wilderness? It's a medium-dark brown shade (#7E6E44 / RGB 126, 110, 68). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Wilderness
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 Wilderness
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Wilderness
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks Wilderness falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Wilderness are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Classic Colorworks Wilderness sits a hair from Classic Colorworks Hayride (ΔE 1.91) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Wilderness
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Wilderness, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksWilderness in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Wilderness
Classic Colorworks Wilderness sits in the browns family as a medium-dark, muted shade with golden brown tones. Expect a somber and rich look that suits cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Wilderness — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Wilderness is a medium-dark brown thread (hex #7E6E44, RGB 126, 110, 68). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Wilderness?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Wilderness is DMC 370 (Mustard medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 81%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 72%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Wilderness?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Wilderness are Hayride (ΔE 1.91), Avocado (ΔE 4.35), and Weeping Willow (ΔE 5). These are useful substitutes when Wilderness is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Wilderness good for?
Classic Colorworks Wilderness is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. 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 Wilderness.
Does Classic Colorworks Wilderness vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Wilderness 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.