Valdani Perle Cotton

1072 — Navy Blue dark

Blues family

Below: Valdani 1072 (Navy Blue dark), a dark, muted blue shade with hex #20233A and RGB 32, 35, 58. 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.

Hex
#20233A
RGB
32, 35, 58
HSL
233°, 29%, 18%
Lab
14.5, 5.7, -15.3
Lightness
18%
Very dark
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
233°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1072

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Valdani 1072 Navy Blue dark

Sullivans

Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 76% Approx
Navy Blue 45069 67% Approx
Navy Blue Medium 45054 65% Approx
Navy Blue Dark 45224 61% Fair
Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark 45494 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Purple Aster 070 78% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 74% Approx
Tartan Plaid 073 48% Fair
Black Coffee 004 44% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 35% Fair

Similar Valdani Colors to 1072

Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Valdani 1072 Navy Blue dark
Navy Blue very dark Valdani 8112 Very close ΔE 3.58 Navy Blue medium Valdani O592 Noticeable ΔE 6.26 Cornflower Blue very dark Valdani 87 Noticeable ΔE 9.85 Antique Blue very dark Valdani 873 Noticeable ΔE 9.89 Cornflower Blue medium Valdani O86 Noticeable ΔE 10.04 Pewter Grey very dark Valdani 8122 Noticeable ΔE 11.98 Blue very dark Valdani 871 Noticeable ΔE 13.39 Navy Blue light Valdani M5 Noticeable ΔE 13.41

Working with Valdani 1072

On white fabric
15.4:1
On dark fabric
1.4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Because it is so deep, Valdani 1072 (Navy Blue dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.

Hand-dyed notes

Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1072 (Navy Blue dark) 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.

Color Harmonies for Valdani 1072

Valdani threads that pair well with 1072, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
1072
199 Avocado Green dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
1072
8112 Navy Blue very dark 873 Antique Blue very dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
1072
1645 Coffee Brown ultra dk 41 Pistachio Green ultra
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
1072
O592 Navy Blue medium 122 Grey Blue JP10 Blue Violet light 117 Antique Blue ultra

Blues Family

Valdani 1072 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

1072 Navy Blue dark 1072 O126 Antique Blue dark O126 87 Cornflower Blue very dark 87 105 Wedgewood dark 105 873 Antique Blue very dark 873 O592 Navy Blue medium O592 8112 Navy Blue very dark 8112

About Valdani 1072

Navy Blue dark (catalog code Valdani 1072) is a dark, muted shade from the blues family with true blue tones. The dark and steady 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 Navy Blue dark. It's a dark blue shade (hex #20233A, RGB 32, 35, 58) 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 (Navy Blue dark) is DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 82%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Valdani 1072?

The closest Valdani threads to 1072 are 8112 Navy Blue very dark (ΔE 3.58), O592 Navy Blue medium (ΔE 6.26), and 87 Cornflower Blue very dark (ΔE 9.85). These are useful substitutes when 1072 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Valdani 1072?

Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1072 (Navy Blue dark) 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 (Navy Blue dark) 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.

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