Stormy Night
Grays family#707370
Looking up Classic Colorworks Stormy Night? It's a medium gray shade (#707370 / RGB 112, 115, 112). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Classic Colorworks alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Stormy Night
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 Stormy Night
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Stormy Night
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Stormy Night 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 Stormy Night
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Stormy Night, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic ColorworksStormy Night in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Stormy Night
Classic Colorworks Stormy Night sits in the grays family as a medium, subdued shade. Expect a restrained and earthy look that suits neutral backgrounds, castle walls, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching elephant motifs or cobblestone paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Stormy Night — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Stormy Night is a medium gray thread (hex #707370, RGB 112, 115, 112). It shows up most in slate textures and rabbit fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Stormy Night?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Stormy Night is DMC 169 (Pewter light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 72%) and DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 66%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Stormy Night?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Stormy Night are Baking Tin (ΔE 4.45), Dublin Bay (ΔE 6.54), and St. Bernard (ΔE 7.21). These are useful substitutes when Stormy Night is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Stormy Night good for?
Classic Colorworks Stormy Night is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring slate textures, rabbit fur, shading, outlines. 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 Stormy Night.
Does Classic Colorworks Stormy Night vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Stormy Night shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.