Grasshopper
Blues family
Need details on Classic Colorworks Grasshopper? This very dark, vivid blue hand-dyed shade is hex #0D1C28, RGB 13, 28, 40. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Grasshopper
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 Grasshopper
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Grasshopper
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Classic Colorworks Grasshopper holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Grasshopper, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic Colorworks Grasshopper in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Grasshopper
Classic Colorworks Grasshopper is a very dark, vivid shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. With a commanding and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in water and denim textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Grasshopper?
Classic Colorworks Grasshopper is a very dark blue shade (hex #0D1C28, RGB 13, 28, 40) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Grasshopper?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Grasshopper is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 54% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 310 (Black, 54%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 52%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Grasshopper?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Grasshopper are Blue Corn (ΔE 5.29), Blacksmith Blue (ΔE 5.75), and Nighty Nite (ΔE 6.11). These are useful substitutes when Grasshopper is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Grasshopper?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Grasshopper for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The very dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Classic Colorworks Grasshopper good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like Grasshopper are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.