Blue Moon
Blues family#8490A0
Looking up Classic Colorworks Blue Moon? It's a medium-light blue shade (#8490A0 / RGB 132, 144, 160). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Blue Moon
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 Blue Moon
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Blue Moon
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 threads like Classic Colorworks Blue Moon are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Blue Moon
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Blue Moon, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic ColorworksBlue Moon in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Blue Moon
Meet Classic Colorworks Blue Moon — a subdued, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The shade reads as restrained and versatile — a go-to choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around whale designs and sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Blue Moon — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Blue Moon is a medium-light blue thread (hex #8490A0, RGB 132, 144, 160). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Blue Moon?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Blue Moon is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 77%) and DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 62%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Blue Moon?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Blue Moon are Blue Beatrice (ΔE 5.05), Blueberry Tart (ΔE 6.06), and Tyler Boy Blue (ΔE 7.7). These are useful substitutes when Blue Moon is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Blue Moon good for?
Classic Colorworks Blue Moon is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Blue Moon.
Does Classic Colorworks Blue Moon vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Blue Moon are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.