Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Wilderness

Browns family

Looking up Classic Colorworks Wilderness? It's a medium-dark brown shade (#6A5E3B / RGB 106, 94, 59). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#6A5E3B
RGB
106, 94, 59
HSL
45°, 28%, 32%
Lab
40.2, -0.6, 21.8
Lightness
32%
Dark
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
45°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Wilderness

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

Classic Colorworks Wilderness

Sullivans

Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 76% Approx
Khaki Green Medium 45317 74% Approx
Khaki Green Dark 45316 61% Fair
Olive Green Dark 45175 61% Fair
Olive Green 45176 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Muddy Puddle 180 75% Approx
Cocoa Bean 172 67% Approx
Bean Sprout 184 64% Fair
Timber 089 64% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 55% Fair

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

On white fabric
6.4:1
On dark fabric
3.3:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

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.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Wilderness

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Wilderness, 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

Browns Family

Classic Colorworks Wilderness 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 #6A5E3B, RGB 106, 94, 59). 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 3011 (Khaki Green dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 611 (Drab Brown, 71%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 70%).

Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Wilderness?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Wilderness are Weeping Willow (ΔE 3.58), Hayride (ΔE 4.77), and Green Tea (ΔE 5.46). 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.