Lunar Eclipse
Grays family
Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse has hex #8C8991 and RGB 140, 137, 145. This medium-light, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse
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 Lunar Eclipse
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse
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 Lunar Eclipse 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 Lunar Eclipse
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Lunar Eclipse, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse
A subdued, medium-light member of the grays family, Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse is a hand-dyed floss. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for wolf patterns and storm cloud accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for slate textures or rabbit fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse look like?
Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse is a medium-light shade in the grays family with hex #8C8991 and RGB 140, 137, 145. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 318 (Steel Grey light, 73%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 60%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Lunar Eclipse?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Lunar Eclipse are Blue Beatrice (ΔE 6.68), Barrel Cactus (ΔE 8.07), and Sugared Violets (ΔE 8.54). These are useful substitutes when Lunar Eclipse is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse when your project calls for neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Lunar Eclipse.
Does Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Lunar Eclipse 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.