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Classic Colorworks to DMC thread conversion chart

Find the closest DMC match for any Classic Colorworks color — with match quality percentages and ranked alternatives. Also converts DMC to CCW.

280 hand-dyed colors matched using perceptual color distance.

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Full Classic Colorworks to DMC conversion chart

280 color matches, ranked by match quality. Click any row for alternatives.

Code→CodeMatch
12-Grain→06Interchangeable
Almost Auburn→3830Very close
Amber Waves→733Very close
Amethyst→26Very close
Antique Lace→06Very close
Apple Cider→3828Very close
Apple Fritter→3830Very close
Argyle Socks→28Very close
Aunt Marie's Violet→3836Very close
Auntie Dee→939Noticeable
Autumn Spice→301Interchangeable
Avocado→370Very close
Baby Blanket→06Very close
Baby Chick→3024Interchangeable
Baking Tin→169Noticeable
Balsam Fir→3021Very close
Bambino→152Noticeable
Bamboo→762Very close
Bandana→814Interchangeable
Barn Door→3830Interchangeable
Barrel Cactus→02Very close
Bean Sprout→3011Interchangeable
Bejeweled→924Very close
Bella Rosa→453Very close
Betty Bluebell→3840Interchangeable
Bing Cherry→154Noticeable
Black Coffee→310Noticeable
Blackbird→3371Noticeable
Blacksmith Blue→939Noticeable
Blue Beadboard→168Very close
Blue Beatrice→318Very close
Blue Corn→3799Noticeable
Blue Moon→318Very close
Blueberry Tart→932Very close
Blushing Beauty→224Interchangeable
Boysenberry Jam→3835Very close
Bramble Bush→433Interchangeable
Brandied Pears→869Very close
Brown Hen→3864Very close
Brown Sugar→435Very close
Bunny Honey→453Noticeable
Calico Kitty→3858Noticeable
Camouflage→535Very close
Campfire→3857Very close
Candied Yams→3776Very close
Candy Corn→435Very close
Cappuccino→3861Very close
Caramel→841Very close
Caribbean Waters→3816Noticeable
Carrie Berry→962Interchangeable
Cashmere→28Very close
Caterpillar→938Noticeable
Cauldron→413Very close
Cayenne→3857Very close
Cerise→316Very close
Chai→841Very close
Cherry Cobbler→814Very close
Chesapeake Bay→3768Noticeable
Chili Pepper→918Very close
Chocolate Cream Pie→451Very close
Chocolate Mousse→3861Very close
Chopped Chives→522Interchangeable
Cinnamon Toast→407Very close
Clay Pot→3859Very close
Cloud→3752Interchangeable
Cobbled Peach→758Very close
Cocoa Bean→839Very close
Colonial Copper→3776Very close
Colonial Rose→3772Noticeable
Cool Azul→169Very close
Copper Penny→3064Very close
Cottage Daisies→739Very close
Cottage Garden→453Very close
Country Lane→3864Interchangeable
Crab Cakes→356Interchangeable
Creamy Peach→225Noticeable
Creeping Jenny→644Very close
Crushed Pineapple→3047Very close
Cupid→814Noticeable
Dandelion Stem→644Interchangeable
Deep Blue Sea→3810Noticeable
Deep Fennel→501Very close
Desert Mesquite→934Very close
Dublin Bay→926Noticeable
Dulce De Leche→3864Noticeable
Eggshell→06Very close
Embers→301Noticeable
English Ivy→934Noticeable
Erin Go Emerald→310Noticeable
Eve's Leaves→3052Very close
Fallen Leaves→975Very close
Fancy Green Nancy→320Interchangeable
Fields of Green→954Very close
Finley Gold→3822Very close
Fleur De Lilac→778Very close
Fool's Gold→3828Interchangeable
Four Leaf Clover→3052Very close
Fresh Brew→3857Noticeable
Frog Legs→733Very close
Frosted Sage→927Very close
Frosty→10Very close
Frozen Margarita→368Very close
Garden Trellis→928Interchangeable
German Chocolate→938Noticeable
Ginger Snap→613Interchangeable
Gingerbread→610Interchangeable
Glazed Carrots→3064Very close
Gold Rush→3829Very close
Granny Annie→310No real match
Grape Pie→3835Very close
Grasshopper→895Interchangeable
Green Onion→928Noticeable
Green Tea→3022Noticeable
Hayride→370Very close
Hazelnut→3828Interchangeable
Heatherleigh→3836Noticeable
Hickory Sticks→3021Very close
Holly Berry→815Interchangeable
Honey Comb→19Interchangeable
House Wine→316Very close
Hydrangea→28Noticeable
Jakey Brown→3859Very close
Jelly Roll→915Interchangeable
Jolly Holly→522Very close
Joshua Tree→3022Noticeable
Just Rust→918Interchangeable
Key Largo→503Noticeable
Khaki Mocha→3866Very close
La Tierra→839Very close
Ladybug→3831Very close
Lakeside→500Very close
Lavender Louise→153Noticeable
Lemon Grass→3363Very close
Lemon Lime→15Very close
Lettuce Leaf→3849Noticeable
Licorice Red→221Interchangeable
Lighthouse→01Noticeable
Little House Brown→3861Noticeable
Little Pink Peony→453Noticeable
Little Sprout→3053Very close
Lobster Claw→920Very close
London Fog→317Very close
Lunar Eclipse→415Very close
Mac and Cheese→3779Very close
Magnolia Blossom→3024Very close
Manor Red→3857Noticeable
Mariner's Compass→05Very close
Marmalade→402Very close
Mauvelous→778Noticeable
Meadow Green→993Noticeable
Mermaid's Fin→3750Very close
Milady's Teal→317Very close
Mint Julep→3848Noticeable
Miss Madalynn→3743Very close
Mistletoe→895Very close
Misty Mauve→3857Noticeable
Morning Glory→793Interchangeable
Mossy→580Noticeable
Muddy Puddle→3787Very close
Mulled Berries→3835Very close
Nature Trail→3053Noticeable
Nighty Nite→311Very close
Nutmeggie→3772Noticeable
Old Blue Jeans→317Noticeable
Old Marigold→3773Very close
Old Money→647Very close
Old Oak Tree→420Very close
Olive Branch→3023Very close
Onion Skin→3782Interchangeable
Ora's Iris→29Noticeable
Orangena→223Noticeable
Organza Pink→3727Very close
Pansy Purple→158Very close
Pea Pod→730Very close
Peach Sherbet→3047Very close
Peanut Brittle→436Very close
Pebble Beach→3790Very close
Perfect Piecrust→842Very close
Persimmon→21Very close
Petite Maison→928Interchangeable
Pickled Beets→3740Very close
Pine Needles→730Very close
Pink Champagne→604Very close
Pink Posey→3727Very close
Pixie Dust→3743Very close
Plum Paisley→3835Very close
Plymouth Rock→317Noticeable
Poblano Pepper→3023Very close
Polliwog→830Interchangeable
Ponderosa Pine→934Interchangeable
Prairie Grass→3023Interchangeable
Prickly Pear→3806Noticeable
Priscilla's Peppermint→3688Very close
Pumpkin Harvest→3064Very close
Purple Aster→28Noticeable
Purple Toile→453Very close
Queen Bee→19Very close
Rain Shower→927Interchangeable
Rainy Day→35Very close
Razzleberry→902Interchangeable
Really Teally→3849Noticeable
Red Currant→3802Very close
Ribbon Red→498Very close
Ripe Melon→223Very close
Ripple→3863Very close
River Rocks→317Noticeable
Roasted Chestnut→434Interchangeable
Rod & Reel→09Noticeable
Root Beer Float→407Noticeable
Rose Petal→224Very close
Rosy Glow→224Noticeable
Ruby Slippers→221Very close
Sassy Brass→782Interchangeable
Sea Oats→644Interchangeable
Sea Shelley→3354Very close
Secondhand Rose→316Very close
Secret Garden→3022Interchangeable
Sedona→975Very close
Shabby Sheep→05Very close
Shamrock→3816Noticeable
Shrimp Cocktail→3712Very close
Smoke→3371Noticeable
Snips And Snails→762Very close
Snowball→762Very close
Sparkling Rose'→223Very close
Spinach→367Noticeable
Spun Sugar→3743Noticeable
St. Bernard→647Very close
Steamed Broccoli→937Very close
Stepping Stones→646Interchangeable
Sticks & Twigs→3021Very close
Storm Lake Sunrise→3778Very close
Stormy Night→169Very close
Straw Hat→841Very close
Strawberry Parfait→3687Very close
Sugar and Spice→224Noticeable
Sugar Plum→3042Noticeable
Sugared Violets→3042Very close
Summer Sky→931Very close
Sunflower→3822Very close
Sunkissed→738Very close
Sunset→351Interchangeable
Sunshine Girl→18Very close
Sweet Potato→402Interchangeable
Sweetest Heart→3726Very close
Tabby→168Interchangeable
Tahiti Orange→738Very close
Tangerine→402Very close
Tartan Plaid→926Very close
Tea and Biscuits→3782Interchangeable
Tennessee Red Clay→3830Very close
Thundercloud→647Very close
Timber→3021Interchangeable
Tiny Vine→522Noticeable
Toasted Marshmallow→06Interchangeable
Tomatillo→10Very close
Tropical Paradise→3813Very close
Tufted Yellow→644Very close
Tyler Boy Blue→3752Very close
Used Brick→3858Interchangeable
Vanilla Custard→01Very close
Vintage Violet→30Noticeable
Wagon Wheel→840Very close
Wasabi→644Very close
Wavy Navy→3750Noticeable
Weathervane→642Interchangeable
Weeping Willow→3012Noticeable
Whatley Woodlands→3863Very close
Wild Berries→221Very close
Wild Oats→453Very close
Wilderness→370Interchangeable
Wisconsin Woods→413Noticeable
Ye Olde Gold→612Very close
Zach Black→317Very close
Blooming Crocus→3041Very close
Caroling→815Very close
Cherry Tomato→3831Very close
Golden Star→3820Interchangeable
Goldfish→352Very close
Trail Dust→3790Interchangeable

Full DMC to Classic Colorworks conversion chart

489 color matches, ranked by match quality. Click any row for alternatives.

Code→CodeMatch
B5200→SnowballNo real match
BLANC→SnowballNo real match
ECRU→Khaki MochaVery close
01→Vanilla CustardVery close
02→Barrel CactusVery close
03→Lunar EclipseNoticeable
04→Stormy NightNoticeable
05→Mariner's CompassVery close
06→Toasted MarshmallowInterchangeable
07→Chocolate Cream PieVery close
08→Stepping StonesVery close
09→Rod & ReelNoticeable
10→TomatilloVery close
11→Lemon LimeNoticeable
12→Lemon LimeNoticeable
13→Fields of GreenNo real match
14→Lemon LimeVery close
15→Lemon LimeVery close
16→Lemon LimeNoticeable
17→Sunshine GirlVery close
18→Sunshine GirlVery close
19→Honey CombInterchangeable
20→Tahiti OrangeNoticeable
21→PersimmonVery close
22→Just RustVery close
23→BambooNoticeable
24→SnowballVery close
25→SnowballVery close
26→AmethystVery close
27→SnowballVery close
28→CashmereVery close
29→Pansy PurpleNoticeable
30→Vintage VioletNoticeable
31→Morning GloryNoticeable
32→Morning GloryNo real match
33→Grape PieNo real match
34→Grape PieNo real match
35→Rainy DayVery close
150→LadybugNoticeable
151→Spun SugarNo real match
152→Blushing BeautyVery close
153→Organza PinkNoticeable
154→Rainy DayNoticeable
155→CashmereNoticeable
156→Blue BeatriceNo real match
157→Betty BluebellVery close
158→Pansy PurpleVery close
159→Betty BluebellNoticeable
160→Morning GloryNoticeable
161→Morning GloryVery close
162→Blue BeadboardVery close
163→SpinachNoticeable
164→Fields of GreenNoticeable
165→Lemon LimeVery close
166→Frog LegsNoticeable
167→Old Oak TreeVery close
168→TabbyInterchangeable
169→Cool AzulVery close
208→Mulled BerriesNo real match
209→Aunt Marie's VioletNoticeable
210→AmethystNoticeable
211→AmethystVery close
221→Licorice RedInterchangeable
223→Ripe MelonVery close
224→Blushing BeautyInterchangeable
225→Creamy PeachNoticeable
300→Used BrickNoticeable
301→Autumn SpiceInterchangeable
304→LadybugNoticeable
307→Sunshine GirlNo real match
309→Cherry TomatoVery close
310→Black CoffeeNoticeable
311→Nighty NiteVery close
312→Mermaid's FinNo real match
315→Wild BerriesVery close
316→Secondhand RoseVery close
317→Zach BlackVery close
318→Blue BeatriceVery close
319→GrasshopperVery close
320→Fancy Green NancyInterchangeable
321→Apple FritterNoticeable
322→Morning GloryNoticeable
326→LadybugVery close
327→Rainy DayNoticeable
333→Pansy PurpleNoticeable
334→Morning GloryNo real match
335→Ripe MelonNoticeable
336→Nighty NiteVery close
340→CashmereNo real match
341→Betty BluebellNoticeable
347→Cherry TomatoVery close
349→Apple FritterVery close
350→SunsetNoticeable
351→SunsetInterchangeable
352→GoldfishVery close
353→Mac and CheeseNoticeable
355→Just RustVery close
356→Crab CakesInterchangeable
367→SpinachNoticeable
368→Frozen MargaritaVery close
369→Lemon LimeNoticeable
370→WildernessInterchangeable
371→AvocadoVery close
372→Ginger SnapVery close
400→Just RustVery close
402→Sweet PotatoInterchangeable
407→Copper PennyVery close
413→CauldronVery close
414→Summer SkyNoticeable
415→CloudVery close
420→Old Oak TreeVery close
422→Honey CombVery close
433→Bramble BushInterchangeable
434→Roasted ChestnutInterchangeable
435→Candy CornVery close
436→Peanut BrittleVery close
437→SunkissedVery close
444→Sunshine GirlNo real match
445→Lemon LimeNo real match
451→Chocolate Cream PieVery close
452→Bella RosaNoticeable
453→Purple ToileVery close
469→Bean SproutVery close
470→MossyNoticeable
471→Nature TrailNo real match
472→Lemon LimeVery close
498→Holly BerryVery close
500→LakesideVery close
501→Deep FennelVery close
502→Tartan PlaidNoticeable
503→Key LargoNoticeable
505→SpinachNoticeable
517→Summer SkyNoticeable
518→Deep Blue SeaNoticeable
519→Tyler Boy BlueNoticeable
520→GrasshopperVery close
522→Chopped ChivesInterchangeable
523→Little SproutVery close
524→WasabiNoticeable
535→CamouflageVery close
543→Khaki MochaNoticeable
550→Rainy DayNoticeable
552→Plum PaisleyNo real match
553→Grape PieNo real match
554→Lavender LouiseNoticeable
561→Deep FennelNoticeable
562→Fancy Green NancyNoticeable
563→Fields of GreenVery close
564→Fields of GreenNo real match
580→Bean SproutVery close
581→Eve's LeavesNoticeable
597→Really TeallyNoticeable
598→Really TeallyNoticeable
600→LadybugNoticeable
601→Strawberry ParfaitNoticeable
602→Prickly PearNoticeable
603→Carrie BerryVery close
604→Pink ChampagneVery close
605→Pink PoseyNo real match
606→SunsetNoticeable
608→GoldfishNo real match
610→GingerbreadInterchangeable
611→Pebble BeachVery close
612→Ye Olde GoldVery close
613→Ginger SnapInterchangeable
632→Used BrickVery close
640→Stepping StonesVery close
642→WeathervaneInterchangeable
644→Dandelion StemInterchangeable
645→SpinachNoticeable
646→Stepping StonesInterchangeable
647→ThundercloudVery close
648→Olive BranchNoticeable
666→Apple FritterNoticeable
676→SunflowerVery close
677→Cottage DaisiesVery close
680→Gold RushVery close
699→SpinachNo real match
700→Fancy Green NancyNo real match
701→Fancy Green NancyNo real match
702→Fancy Green NancyNo real match
703→Fields of GreenNo real match
704→Fields of GreenNo real match
712→Khaki MochaNoticeable
718→Strawberry ParfaitNo real match
720→Colonial CopperNoticeable
721→GoldfishNoticeable
722→TangerineVery close
725→SunflowerNo real match
726→Finley GoldNoticeable
727→Finley GoldNo real match
728→Queen BeeNoticeable
729→Honey CombVery close
730→Pea PodVery close
732→Bean SproutNoticeable
733→Frog LegsVery close
734→Frog LegsNoticeable
738→SunkissedVery close
739→Cottage DaisiesVery close
740→TangerineNo real match
741→TangerineNoticeable
742→Queen BeeNo real match
743→Finley GoldNoticeable
744→Finley GoldNoticeable
745→Finley GoldNoticeable
746→Peach SherbetNo real match
747→Blue BeadboardNo real match
754→Mac and CheeseNoticeable
758→Cobbled PeachVery close
760→Sea ShelleyNoticeable
761→Sea ShelleyNoticeable
762→SnowballVery close
772→Lemon LimeNoticeable
775→Blue BeadboardNoticeable
777→Holly BerryVery close
778→Organza PinkVery close
779→Cocoa BeanVery close
780→Autumn SpiceNoticeable
782→Sassy BrassInterchangeable
783→Golden StarNoticeable
791→Pansy PurpleVery close
792→Pansy PurpleNoticeable
793→Morning GloryInterchangeable
794→Blueberry TartNoticeable
796→Pansy PurpleNoticeable
797→Pansy PurpleNoticeable
798→Morning GloryNoticeable
799→Morning GloryNo real match
800→Betty BluebellVery close
801→La TierraVery close
803→Mermaid's FinNoticeable
807→Blueberry TartVery close
809→Blueberry TartNoticeable
813→Blueberry TartVery close
814→BandanaInterchangeable
815→Holly BerryInterchangeable
816→Holly BerryVery close
817→Apple FritterNoticeable
818→Creamy PeachNo real match
819→Creamy PeachNo real match
820→Pansy PurpleNoticeable
822→FrostyNoticeable
823→Nighty NiteVery close
824→Mermaid's FinNoticeable
825→Summer SkyNo real match
826→Summer SkyNo real match
827→Tyler Boy BlueNoticeable
828→Blue BeadboardNoticeable
829→GingerbreadVery close
830→PolliwogInterchangeable
831→PolliwogNoticeable
832→AvocadoNoticeable
833→Honey CombNoticeable
834→Honey CombNoticeable
838→La TierraVery close
839→Cocoa BeanVery close
840→Wagon WheelVery close
841→Straw HatVery close
842→Baby BlanketVery close
844→Desert MesquiteNoticeable
869→Brandied PearsVery close
890→MistletoeVery close
891→SunsetNoticeable
892→SunsetNoticeable
893→Carrie BerryNo real match
894→Pink ChampagneNoticeable
895→GrasshopperInterchangeable
898→La TierraVery close
899→Carrie BerryVery close
900→Lobster ClawNoticeable
902→RazzleberryInterchangeable
904→Steamed BroccoliNoticeable
905→Four Leaf CloverNo real match
906→Four Leaf CloverNo real match
907→Frog LegsNo real match
909→SpinachNo real match
910→Fancy Green NancyNo real match
911→Fancy Green NancyNo real match
912→Fields of GreenNo real match
913→Fields of GreenVery close
915→Jelly RollInterchangeable
917→Jelly RollNoticeable
918→Just RustInterchangeable
919→Just RustVery close
920→Autumn SpiceVery close
921→Candied YamsVery close
922→GoldfishNoticeable
924→BejeweledVery close
926→Tartan PlaidVery close
927→Rain ShowerInterchangeable
928→Garden TrellisInterchangeable
930→CauldronNoticeable
931→Summer SkyVery close
932→Blueberry TartVery close
934→Ponderosa PineInterchangeable
935→Ponderosa PineVery close
936→Pea PodNoticeable
937→Steamed BroccoliVery close
938→Hickory SticksNoticeable
939→Auntie DeeNoticeable
943→Lettuce LeafNo real match
945→Tahiti OrangeNoticeable
946→SunsetNo real match
947→GoldfishNo real match
948→Creamy PeachNoticeable
950→Mac and CheeseVery close
951→Tahiti OrangeNoticeable
954→Fields of GreenVery close
955→Fields of GreenNo real match
956→Carrie BerryNoticeable
957→Pink ChampagneNoticeable
958→Lettuce LeafNo real match
959→Really TeallyNo real match
961→Ripe MelonNoticeable
962→Carrie BerryInterchangeable
963→Spun SugarNo real match
964→Tropical ParadiseNo real match
966→Fields of GreenNoticeable
967→Mac and CheeseNoticeable
970→TangerineNo real match
972→Golden StarNo real match
973→Sunshine GirlNo real match
975→Roasted ChestnutVery close
976→Candy CornNoticeable
977→TangerineVery close
986→GrasshopperNoticeable
987→Steamed BroccoliNoticeable
988→Four Leaf CloverNoticeable
989→Frozen MargaritaNoticeable
991→Deep FennelNoticeable
992→Lettuce LeafNoticeable
993→Meadow GreenNoticeable
995→Summer SkyNo real match
996→Blueberry TartNo real match
3011→Bean SproutInterchangeable
3012→WildernessVery close
3013→Nature TrailNoticeable
3021→TimberInterchangeable
3022→Secret GardenInterchangeable
3023→Prairie GrassInterchangeable
3024→Baby ChickInterchangeable
3031→Hickory SticksVery close
3032→WeathervaneInterchangeable
3033→EggshellNoticeable
3041→Blooming CrocusVery close
3042→Sugared VioletsVery close
3045→Fool's GoldVery close
3046→Crushed PineappleVery close
3047→Peach SherbetVery close
3051→Steamed BroccoliVery close
3052→Four Leaf CloverVery close
3053→Little SproutVery close
3064→Copper PennyVery close
3072→TomatilloNoticeable
3078→Finley GoldNo real match
3325→Tyler Boy BlueNoticeable
3326→Sea ShelleyNoticeable
3328→Crab CakesNoticeable
3340→GoldfishNoticeable
3341→GoldfishNoticeable
3345→GrasshopperVery close
3346→Steamed BroccoliNoticeable
3347→Four Leaf CloverNoticeable
3348→Lemon LimeNoticeable
3350→LadybugVery close
3354→Sea ShelleyVery close
3362→Steamed BroccoliNoticeable
3363→Lemon GrassVery close
3364→Nature TrailNoticeable
3371→SmokeNoticeable
3607→Prickly PearNo real match
3608→Pink ChampagneNoticeable
3609→Organza PinkNo real match
3685→Jelly RollVery close
3687→Strawberry ParfaitVery close
3688→Carrie BerryInterchangeable
3689→Spun SugarNo real match
3705→SunsetNoticeable
3706→Carrie BerryNo real match
3708→Sea ShelleyNoticeable
3712→Shrimp CocktailVery close
3713→Creamy PeachNo real match
3716→Sea ShelleyNoticeable
3721→LadybugVery close
3722→Strawberry ParfaitVery close
3726→Sweetest HeartVery close
3727→Pink PoseyVery close
3731→Strawberry ParfaitNoticeable
3733→Carrie BerryVery close
3740→Pickled BeetsVery close
3743→Miss MadalynnVery close
3746→Morning GloryNo real match
3747→Snips And SnailsNo real match
3750→Mermaid's FinVery close
3752→CloudInterchangeable
3753→Blue BeadboardVery close
3755→Blueberry TartVery close
3756→SnowballNo real match
3760→Deep Blue SeaNo real match
3761→Blue BeadboardNo real match
3765→Summer SkyNo real match
3766→Really TeallyNo real match
3768→Chesapeake BayNoticeable
3770→Khaki MochaNoticeable
3771→Sweet PotatoNoticeable
3772→Calico KittyNoticeable
3774→Creamy PeachNoticeable
3776→Colonial CopperVery close
3777→Holly BerryVery close
3778→Shrimp CocktailVery close
3779→Mac and CheeseVery close
3781→TimberVery close
3782→Tea and BiscuitsInterchangeable
3787→Muddy PuddleVery close
3790→Trail DustInterchangeable
3799→CauldronVery close
3801→SunsetNoticeable
3802→Red CurrantVery close
3803→Jelly RollNoticeable
3804→Strawberry ParfaitNoticeable
3805→Prickly PearNoticeable
3806→Carrie BerryVery close
3807→Morning GloryNoticeable
3808→BejeweledNoticeable
3809→Deep FennelNo real match
3810→Deep Blue SeaNoticeable
3811→Tropical ParadiseNo real match
3812→Caribbean WatersNo real match
3813→Tropical ParadiseVery close
3814→Mint JulepNoticeable
3815→SpinachNoticeable
3816→Caribbean WatersNoticeable
3817→Meadow GreenNoticeable
3818→GrasshopperNo real match
3819→Sunshine GirlNoticeable
3820→Golden StarInterchangeable
3821→SunflowerNoticeable
3822→Finley GoldVery close
3823→Cottage DaisiesNo real match
3824→Mac and CheeseNoticeable
3825→TangerineVery close
3826→Autumn SpiceVery close
3827→Queen BeeNoticeable
3828→HazelnutInterchangeable
3829→Gold RushVery close
3830→Barn DoorInterchangeable
3831→LadybugVery close
3832→Cherry TomatoNoticeable
3833→Ripe MelonVery close
3834→Rainy DayVery close
3835→Mulled BerriesVery close
3836→Aunt Marie's VioletVery close
3837→Pansy PurpleNo real match
3838→Morning GloryNoticeable
3839→Morning GloryNoticeable
3840→Betty BluebellInterchangeable
3841→Blue BeadboardNoticeable
3842→Mermaid's FinNoticeable
3843→Deep Blue SeaNo real match
3844→Deep Blue SeaNo real match
3845→Really TeallyNo real match
3846→Really TeallyNo real match
3847→Deep FennelNoticeable
3848→Mint JulepNoticeable
3849→Really TeallyNoticeable
3850→Fancy Green NancyNo real match
3851→Meadow GreenNo real match
3852→Golden StarNoticeable
3853→Colonial CopperNoticeable
3854→TangerineVery close
3855→SunflowerNoticeable
3856→SunkissedNoticeable
3857→CayenneVery close
3858→Used BrickInterchangeable
3859→Copper PennyVery close
3860→Cocoa BeanNoticeable
3861→Chocolate MousseVery close
3862→Brandied PearsVery close
3863→RippleVery close
3864→Country LaneInterchangeable
3865→Khaki MochaNo real match
3866→Khaki MochaVery close
504→Tropical ParadiseNo real match
731→PolliwogNo real match
776→Sea ShelleyNoticeable
781→Sassy BrassVery close
806→Deep Blue SeaNoticeable
971→TangerineNo real match
3773→Old MarigoldVery close

Classic Colorworks color values are sampled from thread photos on the officialclassiccolorworks.comsite. Last updated: May 10th, 2026.

Convert between Classic Colorworks and DMC thread codes. Each match includes a quality percentage based on perceptual color distance — so you can see how close the substitution actually is.

About hand-dyed thread conversions

Classic Colorworks threads are hand-dyed, giving each skein subtle color variation. A DMC conversion gives you the closest solid color to the CCW base tone, but it won't replicate the depth and texture of the hand-dyed thread. Use these conversions as starting points — for critical color choices, compare threads in person.

Understanding match quality

  • 93–100% — Virtually identical base tone. Rare for hand-dyed to solid conversions.
  • 85–92% — Very close. The DMC thread captures the dominant tone well.
  • 75–84% — Good match. Works for most projects where exact replication isn't needed.
  • Below 75% — Approximate. The CCW color may have no close DMC equivalent — consider buying the original.

Have a pattern file? Open your PCStitch .pat, Pattern Maker .xsd, or OXS file and remap the entire palette in one click — no manual code lookup needed.

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FAQ

Can you substitute DMC for Classic Colorworks?
You can get close. Classic Colorworks threads are hand-dyed, so each skein has subtle color variation that a solid DMC thread can't replicate. This tool finds the DMC color closest to the CCW base tone, and shows you the match quality so you can judge whether the substitution works for your pattern.
How is the match percentage calculated?
We use CIEDE2000, the industry standard for perceptual color difference. It measures how different two colors appear to the human eye. Every match is rated in plain words: Interchangeable means you can’t tell the two apart on fabric, Very close shows only side by side, Noticeable is worth checking against the runner-ups, and No real match means the brand has no equivalent.
Can I convert an entire pattern from Classic Colorworks to DMC?
Yes. Paste multiple CCW color names (comma or newline separated) into the batch conversion field. You'll get a complete table with the best DMC match for each color.

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