117 — White Smoke Gray
Light Grays family#CECDD4
Below: Valdani 117 (White Smoke Gray), a light, subdued light gray shade with hex #CECDD4 and RGB 206, 205, 212. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani 117
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 117
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 117
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 117
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 117 (White Smoke Gray) 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 117
Valdani threads that pair well with 117, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Valdani117 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Valdani 117
A light, subdued entry in the light grays family, Valdani 117 carries the name White Smoke Gray. The subtle and pale character of this shade lends itself well to dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for subtle shading and metallic effects in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 117?
Valdani 117 is called White Smoke Gray. It's a light light gray shade (hex #CECDD4, RGB 206, 205, 212) in the light grays family, commonly used for silver accents, marble patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 117?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 117 (White Smoke Gray) is DMC 762 (Pearl Grey very light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 27 (White Violet, 86%) and DMC 01 (White Tin, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 117?
The closest Valdani threads to 117 are JP10 Cape Cod Cottage (ΔE 3.96), 256 Icy Blue (ΔE 6.38), and 3 White (ΔE 8.39). These are useful substitutes when 117 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 117?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 117 (White Smoke Gray) for charts featuring silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 117 (White Smoke Gray) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 117 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.