Blackbird
Browns family#1C130F
Below: Classic Colorworks Blackbird, a very dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #1C130F and RGB 28, 19, 15. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Blackbird
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Blackbird
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Blackbird
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Classic Colorworks Blackbird holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Blackbird carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Blackbird
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Blackbird, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Classic ColorworksBlackbird in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Classic Colorworks Blackbird
Classic Colorworks Blackbird is a very dark, moderately saturated shade from the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The commanding and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for earth tones and animal fur. Expect to see it used in warm outlines and wooden textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Blackbird?
Classic Colorworks Blackbird is a very dark brown shade (hex #1C130F, RGB 28, 19, 15) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blackbird?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blackbird is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 310 (Black, 70%) and DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 52%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Blackbird?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Blackbird are Black Coffee (ΔE 3.64), Caterpillar (ΔE 5.53), and Smoke (ΔE 6.11). These are useful substitutes when Blackbird is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Blackbird?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Blackbird for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The very dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Classic Colorworks Blackbird good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like Blackbird are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.