Morning Glory
Blues family#55668E
Below: Classic Colorworks Morning Glory, a medium, muted blue shade with hex #55668E and RGB 85, 102, 142. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Morning Glory
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 Morning Glory
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Morning Glory
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Morning Glory are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Morning Glory
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Morning Glory, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic ColorworksMorning Glory in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Morning Glory
Meet Classic Colorworks Morning Glory — a muted, medium hand-dyed thread in the blues family with true blue tones. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to skies and water. Stitchers frequently choose it for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Morning Glory — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Morning Glory is a medium blue thread (hex #55668E, RGB 85, 102, 142). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Morning Glory?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Morning Glory is DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 161 (Grey Blue, 82%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 73%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Morning Glory?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Morning Glory are Summer Sky (ΔE 6.21), Hydrangea (ΔE 11.72), and Plymouth Rock (ΔE 12.41). These are useful substitutes when Morning Glory is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Morning Glory good for?
Classic Colorworks Morning Glory is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Morning Glory.
Does Classic Colorworks Morning Glory vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Morning Glory 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.