London Fog
Blacks family
Classic Colorworks London Fog has hex #19171A and RGB 25, 23, 26. This very dark, subdued black thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks London Fog
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 London Fog
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks London Fog
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 London Fog 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 London Fog 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.
Because Classic Colorworks Black Coffee is so near (ΔE 1.48), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks London Fog
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with London Fog, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Classic Colorworks London Fog in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Classic Colorworks London Fog
Classic Colorworks London Fog is a very dark, subdued shade in the blacks family. It has a powerful and brooding feel that suits night skies and silhouettes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with calligraphy or cat designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks London Fog look like?
Classic Colorworks London Fog is a very dark shade in the blacks family with hex #19171A and RGB 25, 23, 26. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring outlines and lettering.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks London Fog?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks London Fog is DMC 310 (Black) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 68%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 59%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to London Fog?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to London Fog are Black Coffee (ΔE 1.48), Blackbird (ΔE 3.92), and Smoke (ΔE 3.94). These are useful substitutes when London Fog is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks London Fog?
Reach for Classic Colorworks London Fog when your project calls for outlines, lettering, bold contrast, dramatic backgrounds. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to London Fog.
Is Classic Colorworks London Fog good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like London Fog are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.