105 — Luminous Rich Navy
Blues family#1F3066
Below: Valdani 105 (Luminous Rich Navy), a medium-dark, vivid blue shade with hex #1F3066 and RGB 31, 48, 102. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani 105
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 105
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 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.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 105 (Luminous Rich Navy) 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 1242 (Dark Blue) is so near (ΔE 1.35), 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
Valdani105 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 105
Valdani 105 (Luminous Rich Navy) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blues family with true blue tones. The deep and vivid 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 (Luminous Rich Navy) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #1F3066 and RGB 31, 48, 102. 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 (Luminous Rich Navy) is DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 82%) and DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 81%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 105?
The closest Valdani threads to 105 are 1242 Dark Blue (ΔE 1.35), O515 Midnight Blue (ΔE 5.85), and 1245 Grape Soda (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 105 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 105?
Reach for Valdani 105 (Luminous Rich Navy) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 105.
Does Valdani 105 (Luminous Rich Navy) 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.