Hydrangea
Grays family#787488
Looking up Classic Colorworks Hydrangea? It's a medium gray shade (#787488 / RGB 120, 116, 136). 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 Hydrangea
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 Hydrangea
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Hydrangea
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Hydrangea, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic ColorworksHydrangea in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Hydrangea
A subdued, medium member of the grays family, Classic Colorworks Hydrangea is a hand-dyed floss. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for wolf patterns and storm cloud accents. It also turns up in patterns built around slate textures and rabbit fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Hydrangea look like?
Classic Colorworks Hydrangea is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #787488 and RGB 120, 116, 136. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Hydrangea?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Hydrangea is DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 58%) and DMC 318 (Steel Grey light, 55%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Hydrangea?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Hydrangea are Argyle Socks (ΔE 7.93), Blue Beatrice (ΔE 8.46), and Cashmere (ΔE 8.91). These are useful substitutes when Hydrangea is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Hydrangea?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Hydrangea when your project calls for neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Hydrangea.
Does Classic Colorworks Hydrangea vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Hydrangea 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.