114 — Marine
Blues family#262A48
Looking up Valdani 114? It's Marine, a dark blue shade (#262A48 / RGB 38, 42, 72). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 114
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 114
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 114
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 114 (Marine) 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 1072 (Vibrant Navy), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.79). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 114
Valdani threads that pair well with 114, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani114 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 114
Marine (catalog code Valdani 114) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. Expect a dark and rich look that suits bluebird motifs, whale designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching sapphire accents or porcelain patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 114?
Valdani 114 is called Marine. It's a dark blue shade (hex #262A48, RGB 38, 42, 72) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 114?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 114 (Marine) is DMC 336 (Navy Blue) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 83%) and DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 114?
The closest Valdani threads to 114 are 1072 Vibrant Navy (ΔE 2.79), O515 Midnight Blue (ΔE 3.99), and 872 Dusty Blue Medium (ΔE 4.24). These are useful substitutes when 114 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 114?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 114 (Marine) 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.
Does Valdani 114 (Marine) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 114 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.