Deep Blue Sea
Blues family#537686
Below: Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea, a medium, muted blue shade with hex #537686 and RGB 83, 118, 134. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea
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 Deep Blue Sea
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea 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 Deep Blue Sea
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Deep Blue Sea, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic ColorworksDeep Blue Sea in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea
A medium, muted entry in the blues family, that's Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea with sky blue tones. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to nautical themes and winter scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea?
Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea is a medium blue shade (hex #537686, RGB 83, 118, 134) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea is DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 63%) and DMC 926 (Grey Green medium, 63%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Deep Blue Sea are Dublin Bay (ΔE 8.2), Cool Azul (ΔE 8.53), and Chesapeake Bay (ΔE 9.63). These are useful substitutes when Deep Blue Sea is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Classic Colorworks Deep Blue Sea vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Deep Blue Sea 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.