Lunar Eclipse
Light Grays family#9F9DA5
Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse has hex #9F9DA5 and RGB 159, 157, 165. This medium-light, subdued light 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
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 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.
Light Grays Family
Classic ColorworksLunar Eclipse in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse
A subdued, medium-light member of the light grays family, Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse is a hand-dyed floss. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for mouse designs and concrete textures. It pairs nicely in designs that call for dusty surface highlights or pewter motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse look like?
Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse is a medium-light shade in the light grays family with hex #9F9DA5 and RGB 159, 157, 165. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring stone textures and fog and mist.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Lunar Eclipse is DMC 415 (Pearl Grey) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 02 (Tin, 70%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 69%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Lunar Eclipse?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Lunar Eclipse are Barrel Cactus (ΔE 8.3), Blue Moon (ΔE 8.33), and Bella Rosa (ΔE 8.47). 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 stone textures, fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns. 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.