St. Bernard
Grays family
Looking up Classic Colorworks St. Bernard? It's a medium gray shade (#6E706B / RGB 110, 112, 107). 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 St. Bernard
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 St. Bernard
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks St. Bernard
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Classic Colorworks is hand-dyed, so Classic Colorworks St. Bernard 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 Old Money, 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 St. Bernard
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with St. Bernard, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic Colorworks St. Bernard in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks St. Bernard
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, that's Classic Colorworks St. Bernard. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for castle walls and elephant motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Classic Colorworks St. Bernard?
Classic Colorworks St. Bernard is a medium gray shade (hex #6E706B, RGB 110, 112, 107) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks St. Bernard?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks St. Bernard is DMC 169 (Pewter light) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 72%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Classic Colorworks St. Bernard?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to St. Bernard are Old Money (ΔE 1.81), Baking Tin (ΔE 3.55), and Timber (ΔE 5.26). These are useful substitutes when St. Bernard is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Classic Colorworks St. Bernard?
Cross-stitchers pull Classic Colorworks St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like St. Bernard 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.