Granny Annie
Blues family#0C1B25
Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is a very dark, vivid blue shade with hex code #0C1B25 and RGB values 12, 27, 37. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Granny Annie
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 Granny Annie
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Granny Annie
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 Granny Annie 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 Granny Annie 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 Granny Annie
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Granny Annie, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic ColorworksGranny Annie in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Granny Annie
Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is a very dark, vivid shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a powerful and saturated presence to projects featuring hydrangea blooms or skies. Look for it in charts that feature water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Granny Annie look like?
Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is a very dark shade in the blues family with hex #0C1B25 and RGB 12, 27, 37. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Granny Annie?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Granny Annie is DMC 310 (Black) with a 57% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 52%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 49%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Granny Annie?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Granny Annie are Blue Corn (ΔE 4.22), Blacksmith Blue (ΔE 7.42), and Wavy Navy (ΔE 8.15). These are useful substitutes when Granny Annie is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Granny Annie?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Granny Annie when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Granny Annie.
Is Classic Colorworks Granny Annie good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like Granny Annie are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.