Timber
Grays family
Classic Colorworks Timber is a medium, subdued gray shade with hex code #737262 and RGB values 115, 114, 98. 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 Timber
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 Timber
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Timber
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Timber 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 Timber
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Timber, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic Colorworks Timber in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Timber
A subdued, medium member of the grays family, Classic Colorworks Timber is a hand-dyed floss. Its warm and grounded presence shines in wolf patterns and storm cloud accents alike. Pull this thread for slate textures or rabbit fur when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Timber look like?
Classic Colorworks Timber is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #737262 and RGB 115, 114, 98. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Timber?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Timber is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 77%) and DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 66%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Timber?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Timber are Old Money (ΔE 4.08), Tiny Vine (ΔE 4.14), and Joshua Tree (ΔE 4.42). These are useful substitutes when Timber is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Timber?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Timber when your project calls for neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Timber.
Does Classic Colorworks Timber vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Timber 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.