Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Old Money

Grays family

Below: Classic Colorworks Old Money, a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #6C6E66 and RGB 108, 110, 102. 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.

Hex
#6C6E66
RGB
108, 110, 102
HSL
75°, 4%, 42%
Lab
46.0, -2.4, 4.2
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
4%
Neutral
Hue
75°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Old Money

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Old Money

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Old Money

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Old Money

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4.1:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Old Money carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks St. Bernard, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.81). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Old Money

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Old Money, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Grays Family

Classic Colorworks Old Money in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About Classic Colorworks Old Money

A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, that's Classic Colorworks Old Money. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to castle walls and elephant motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for cobblestone paths and industrial designs in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Classic Colorworks Old Money?

Classic Colorworks Old Money is a medium gray shade (hex #6C6E66, RGB 108, 110, 102) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Old Money?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Old Money is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 71%) and DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 71%).

What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Old Money?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Old Money are St. Bernard (ΔE 1.81), Timber (ΔE 4.08), and Baking Tin (ΔE 5.27). These are useful substitutes when Old Money is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Classic Colorworks Old Money?

Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Old Money for charts featuring rabbit fur, shading, outlines, urban scenes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Does Classic Colorworks Old Money vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Old Money 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.