105 — Wedgewood dark
Blues family
Below: Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark), a dark, vivid blue shade with hex #0D3E6B and RGB 13, 62, 107. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 105
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
Similar Valdani Colors to 105
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 105
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Saturated shades like Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark) 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.
Because Valdani 871 (Blue very dark) is so near (ΔE 2.45), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 105
Valdani threads that pair well with 105, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani 105 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 105
Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark) is a dark, vivid shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The bold and saturated mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hydrangea blooms and skies. Expect to see it used in water and denim textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 105 look like?
Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #0D3E6B and RGB 13, 62, 107. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 105?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark) is DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 824 (Blue very dark, 88%) and DMC 312 (Navy Blue light, 86%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 105?
The closest Valdani threads to 105 are 871 Blue very dark (ΔE 2.45), M5 Navy Blue light (ΔE 2.8), and 210 Blue dark (ΔE 5.95). These are useful substitutes when 105 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 105?
Reach for Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 105.
Does Valdani 105 (Wedgewood dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 105 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.