108 — Dusty Navy
Blues family#30333C
Valdani 108 — Dusty Navy — has hex #30333C and RGB 48, 51, 60. This dark, subdued blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 108
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 108
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 108
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 108 (Dusty 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 108
Valdani threads that pair well with 108, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani108 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 108
Valdani 108 is the floss known as Dusty Navy: a subdued, dark member of the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is bold and brooding, making it a popular choice for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for nautical themes or winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 108 look like?
Valdani 108 (Dusty Navy) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #30333C and RGB 48, 51, 60. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 108?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 108 (Dusty Navy) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 72%) and DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark, 62%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 108?
The closest Valdani threads to 108 are O531 Black Nut (ΔE 4.17), M91 Black Night (ΔE 4.63), and H211 Blue Black (ΔE 5.34). These are useful substitutes when 108 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 108?
Reach for Valdani 108 (Dusty Navy) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 108.
Does Valdani 108 (Dusty Navy) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 108 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.