Ye Olde Gold
Browns family
Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold is a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #997A4F and RGB values 153, 122, 79. 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 Ye Olde Gold
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 Ye Olde Gold
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold 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 Ye Olde Gold 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 Ye Olde Gold
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Ye Olde Gold, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold
Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold sits in the browns family as a medium, moderately saturated shade with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a steady and rich presence to projects featuring cinnamon motifs or bark patterns. Look for it in charts that feature gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold is a medium brown thread (hex #997A4F, RGB 153, 122, 79). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold is DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 612 (Drab Brown light, 84%) and DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown, 78%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Ye Olde Gold?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Ye Olde Gold are Ginger Snap (ΔE 4.38), Hazelnut (ΔE 4.9), and Apple Cider (ΔE 5.83). These are useful substitutes when Ye Olde Gold is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold good for?
Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Ye Olde Gold.
Does Classic Colorworks Ye Olde Gold vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Ye Olde Gold 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.