Summer Sky
Blues family
Classic Colorworks Summer Sky is a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex code #4B6077 and RGB values 75, 96, 119. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Summer Sky
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 Summer Sky
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Summer Sky
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Classic Colorworks Summer Sky 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 Summer Sky
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Summer Sky, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Classic Colorworks Summer Sky in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Classic Colorworks Summer Sky
Classic Colorworks Summer Sky sits in the blues family as a medium-dark, muted shade with sky blue tones. This thread brings a somber and rich presence to projects featuring sapphire accents or porcelain patterns. Look for it in charts that feature hydrangea blooms or skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classic Colorworks Summer Sky — what color is it?
Classic Colorworks Summer Sky is a medium-dark blue thread (hex #4B6077, RGB 75, 96, 119). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Classic Colorworks Summer Sky?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Summer Sky is DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 64%) and DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 64%).
Which Classic Colorworks threads are close to Summer Sky?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Summer Sky are Chesapeake Bay (ΔE 6.24), Deep Blue Sea (ΔE 6.77), and Blue Moon (ΔE 7.34). These are useful substitutes when Summer Sky is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Classic Colorworks Summer Sky good for?
Classic Colorworks Summer Sky is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with Summer Sky.
Does Classic Colorworks Summer Sky vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Summer Sky 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.