Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Antique Lace

Grays family

Classic Colorworks Antique Lace is a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex code #9A9187 and RGB values 154, 145, 135. 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.

Hex
#9A9187
RGB
154, 145, 135
HSL
32°, 9%, 57%
Lab
60.7, 1.5, 6.5
Lightness
57%
Medium
Saturation
9%
Neutral
Hue
32°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Antique Lace

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

Classic Colorworks Antique Lace

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Antique Lace

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Antique Lace

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.8:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
khaki

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

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Antique Lace varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Antique Lace

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Antique Lace, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Antique Lace
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Grays Family

Classic Colorworks Antique Lace in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About Classic Colorworks Antique Lace

Classic Colorworks Antique Lace is a medium-light, subdued shade in the grays family. This thread brings a balanced and quiet presence to projects featuring elephant motifs or cobblestone paths. Look for it in charts that feature industrial designs or wolf patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Antique Lace look like?

Classic Colorworks Antique Lace is a medium-light shade in the grays family with hex #9A9187 and RGB 154, 145, 135. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Antique Lace?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Antique Lace is DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 69%) and DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 66%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Antique Lace?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Antique Lace are Shabby Sheep (ΔE 3.55), Mariner's Compass (ΔE 4.84), and Barrel Cactus (ΔE 5.59). These are useful substitutes when Antique Lace is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Antique Lace?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Antique Lace when your project calls for shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Antique Lace.

Does Classic Colorworks Antique Lace vary between dye lots?

Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Antique Lace 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.