100 — Denim Light
Blues family#768FB2
Below: Valdani 100 (Denim Light), a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex #768FB2 and RGB 118, 143, 178. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani 100
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 100
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colors
Similar Valdani Colors to 100
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 100
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 Valdani 100 (Denim Light) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani 100 (Denim Light) sits a hair from Valdani M42 (Summer Sky) (ΔE 1.7) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 100
Valdani threads that pair well with 100, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani100 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 100
Meet Valdani 100, Denim Light — a muted, medium-light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for whale designs and sapphire accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 100 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 100 is Denim Light — a medium-light blue thread (hex #768FB2, RGB 118, 143, 178). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 100?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 100 (Denim Light) is DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 77%) and DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 72%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 100?
The closest Valdani threads to 100 are M42 Summer Sky (ΔE 1.7), O102 Indigo Painting (ΔE 3.47), and M68 Blue Clouds (ΔE 5.84). These are useful substitutes when 100 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 100 good for?
Valdani 100 (Denim Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 100.
Does Valdani 100 (Denim Light) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 100 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.