Plymouth Rock
Grays family
Looking up Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock? It's a medium-dark gray shade (#57515D / RGB 87, 81, 93). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock
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 Plymouth Rock
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock
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 Plymouth Rock 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 Plymouth Rock
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Plymouth Rock, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock
A subdued, medium-dark member of the grays family, Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock is a hand-dyed floss. The shade reads as deep and grounded — a go-to choice for urban scenes and neutral backgrounds. It also turns up in patterns built around castle walls and elephant motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock look like?
Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #57515D and RGB 87, 81, 93. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring storm cloud accents and slate textures.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock is DMC 317 (Pewter Grey) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 53%) and DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 50%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Plymouth Rock?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Plymouth Rock are River Rocks (ΔE 5.42), Zach Black (ΔE 7.42), and Wisconsin Woods (ΔE 7.57). These are useful substitutes when Plymouth Rock is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock when your project calls for storm cloud accents, slate textures, rabbit fur, shading. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Plymouth Rock.
Does Classic Colorworks Plymouth Rock vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Plymouth Rock 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.