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Can I get the same color in a different fabric, like linen instead of velvet?
Also asked as:Does the green exist in corduroy and velvet?Same color, but in gingham fabric?
A color is not only a dye. It is dye plus the way a fabric holds the light, and velvet and linen hold it very differently.
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Close, but not identical: the same color never reads exactly alike in velvet, linen and corduroy, because each fabric reflects light its own way. The workshop names the nearest match instead, such as linen L-53 beside Burnt Terracotta 112 velvet, or soft fabric beside a corduroy seat, and it can search a wider linen catalog for the closest named linen.
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Nearest matches across fabrics
| You have or want | Nearest in the other fabric | How close |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Terracotta 112 velvet | Linen L-53 | Very close; the gap is how each fabric reflects light |
| A corduroy seat | Soft fabric for the back pillows | Much closer than plain velvet of the same name |
| Rust orange, in linen | Linen 678 from the wider catalog | The closest named linen |
| A beige-gray, in linen | Linen 559 from the wider catalog | A named beige-gray linen |
| Earlier cushions, new gingham backrests | The nearest code on the gingham chart | Close, not guaranteed: a different fabric maker |
Key facts
- Same color names differ in tone between corduroy and plain velvet.
- Soft fabric tones come much closer to the corduroy tones.
- Linen L-53 is very close to Burnt Terracotta 112 velvet.
- Velvet and linen reflect light differently.
- A wider linen catalog exists beyond the listing chart, including 678 for rust orange and 559 for a beige-gray.
- Gingham fabrics come from a different maker, so exact cross-range matches aren't guaranteed.
- Fabric swatches, about 4 x 4 to 6 x 6 in (10 x 10 to 15 x 15 cm), show how each fabric takes the light before you commit.
- The sofa corduroy comes in about 9-10 colors, fewer than the velvet and soft fabric charts.
- Velvet, linen and soft fabric covers all follow the same care: machine wash at up to 86°F (30°C) on a gentle cycle.
- Upholstery fabrics are chosen at a stated minimum weight of about 7.4 oz per sq yd (250 g/m²).
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Why L-53 isn't brighter than 112
My friends, the orange linen in the photos is L-53, and it sits very close to Burnt Terracotta 112 velvet. When the two look different, L-53 is not the brighter color. Velvet's pile draws some light down into its depth and gives the rest back as sheen; linen's flat weave returns it evenly. Choose by the fabric you love, not by fear of a mismatch.
The same logic runs through the linen and cotton-linen library and the velvet library.
The green that split in two
A buyer in the US planned a banquette with a corduroy seat and plain velvet back pillows, both in the same green. The trouble: colors with one name carry different tones in corduroy and in non-corduroy velvet. The workshop suggested soft fabric for the back pillows, because its tones come much closer to the corduroy's, at a small extra cost on the order.
Past the listing chart
The basic linen chart is only the front door. Behind it sits a wider linen catalog, and the workshop will search it for the nearest named linen: 678 for a rust orange or cinnamon, 559 for a beige-gray. Gingham-style fabrics come from a different maker, so backrests added to an earlier order land close to the first color, not exactly on it. The dye lot Pattern explains why later orders drift.
Which two fabrics are you hoping will agree?
Velvet and linen reflect light differently, so linen L-53 sits very close to Burnt Terracotta 112 velvet without ever becoming its identical twin.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
Can gingham backrests exactly match the color of cushions I bought earlier?
The workshop's answerThey can be made, but gingham-style fabrics come from a different fabric maker, so the tone may be close rather than identical. Send measurements, the gingham chart code and a reference photo, and the shop sets up a custom order link.
- A common question
Is the orange linen in your photos the same shade as the burnt terracotta velvet?
The workshop's answerThe orange is linen L-53, very close to Burnt Terracotta 112 velvet. The small difference comes from how linen and velvet reflect light, not because L-53 is brighter, so choose the fabric type you prefer.
- A common question
If the seat is corduroy and the back pillows are plain velvet, will the green match?
The workshop's answerNot exactly. Same-named colors have different tones in corduroy and plain velvet. Soft fabric comes much closer to the corduroy tones, so it was suggested for the back pillows at a small extra cost.
- A common question
Can you match a velvet color like rust orange or cinnamon in linen?
The workshop's answerYes. Beyond the basic linen chart there's a wider linen catalog, and the shop suggests the closest named linen, such as 678 for rust orange or 559 for a beige-gray.
Questions buyers ask next
Is there more linen to choose from than the listing chart shows?
Yes. A wider linen catalog sits behind the basic chart, and the workshop searches it for the nearest named linen to a velvet or soft-fabric color you already have. Ask with the code you want to echo.
Does soft fabric cost more than velvet for banquette back pillows?
A little. When soft fabric was suggested for back pillows so they would sit closer to a corduroy seat, it added a small extra cost to the banquette order. Ask for the exact figure with your quote.
What should I send to add matching backrests to an older order?
Measurements for each backrest, the fabric code you want, and a reference photo of the cushions you already own. The workshop then sets up a custom order link; expect a close tone, not an exact one, across fabric makers.
