112 — Dusty Blue
Blues family#3A445B
Below: Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue), a medium-dark, muted blue shade with hex #3A445B and RGB 58, 68, 91. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 112
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 112
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 112
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue) 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 H207 (Darkened Blue) is so near (ΔE 1.65), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 112
Valdani threads that pair well with 112, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani112 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 112
Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blues family with true blue tones. The deep and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for winter scenes and forget-me-nots. Expect to see it used in bluebird motifs and whale designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 112 look like?
Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #3A445B and RGB 58, 68, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 112?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue) is DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark, 70%) and DMC 312 (Navy Blue light, 63%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 112?
The closest Valdani threads to 112 are H207 Darkened Blue (ΔE 1.65), 210 Sapphire (ΔE 3.71), and O120 Stormy Sky (ΔE 5.78). These are useful substitutes when 112 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 112?
Reach for Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 112.
Does Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 112 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.