Blacksmith Blue
Blues family#22232C
Looking up Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue? It's a dark blue shade (#22232C / RGB 34, 35, 44). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue
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 Blacksmith Blue
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue 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 Blacksmith Blue
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Blacksmith Blue, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic ColorworksBlacksmith Blue in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue
Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue is a dark, subdued shade in the blues family with true blue tones. Expect a bold and brooding look that suits winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bluebird motifs or whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue look like?
Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #22232C and RGB 34, 35, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 66%) and DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 65%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Blacksmith Blue?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Blacksmith Blue are Smoke (ΔE 4.11), Wavy Navy (ΔE 4.64), and Auntie Dee (ΔE 5.33). These are useful substitutes when Blacksmith Blue is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Blacksmith Blue.
Is Classic Colorworks Blacksmith Blue good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like Blacksmith Blue are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.