1072 — Vibrant Navy
Blues family#222A43
Below: Valdani 1072 (Vibrant Navy), a dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #222A43 and RGB 34, 42, 67. 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 1072
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1072
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 1072
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1072
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Valdani 1072 (Vibrant Navy) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1072 (Vibrant Navy) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani 872 (Dusty Blue Medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.67). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 1072
Valdani threads that pair well with 1072, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani1072 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 1072
Vibrant Navy (catalog code Valdani 1072) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. The dark and rich mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bluebird motifs and whale designs. Expect to see it used in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 1072?
Valdani 1072 is called Vibrant Navy. It's a dark blue shade (hex #222A43, RGB 34, 42, 67) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 1072?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1072 (Vibrant Navy) is DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 83%) and DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1072?
The closest Valdani threads to 1072 are 872 Dusty Blue Medium (ΔE 1.67), 114 Marine (ΔE 2.79), and O515 Midnight Blue (ΔE 2.88). These are useful substitutes when 1072 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1072?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1072 (Vibrant Navy) for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Valdani 1072 (Vibrant Navy) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1072 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.