Smoke
Purples family
Classic Colorworks Smoke is a dark, subdued purple shade with hex code #201D25 and RGB values 32, 29, 37. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Smoke
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 Smoke
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Smoke
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Classic Colorworks Smoke holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks Smoke 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Classic Colorworks Auntie Dee, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.72). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Smoke
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Smoke, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Classic Colorworks Smoke in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Classic Colorworks Smoke
A dark, subdued entry in the purples family, that's Classic Colorworks Smoke with blue-violet tones. Its dark and steady presence shines in grape clusters and wisteria alike. Pull this thread for amethyst tones or iris blooms when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks Smoke?
Classic Colorworks Smoke is a dark purple shade (hex #201D25, RGB 32, 29, 37) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Smoke?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Smoke is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 62%) and DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks Smoke?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Smoke are Auntie Dee (ΔE 2.72), Blacksmith Blue (ΔE 2.99), and London Fog (ΔE 3.94). These are useful substitutes when Smoke is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks Smoke?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks Smoke for charts featuring galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Classic Colorworks Smoke good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of Smoke defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.