Dublin Bay
Grays family
Below: Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay, a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex #485354 and RGB 72, 83, 84. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Dublin Bay
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay 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 Dublin Bay
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Dublin Bay, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay
Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. The deep and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rabbit fur and shading. Expect to see it used in outlines and urban scenes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay look like?
Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #485354 and RGB 72, 83, 84. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay is DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 68%) and DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 65%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Dublin Bay?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Dublin Bay are Stormy Night (ΔE 4.95), Milady's Teal (ΔE 5.06), and Old Blue Jeans (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when Dublin Bay is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Dublin Bay.
Does Classic Colorworks Dublin Bay vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Dublin Bay 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.