118 — Pearl Gray
Grays family#959796
Valdani 118 (Pearl Gray) is a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex code #959796 and RGB values 149, 151, 150. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 118
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 118
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 118
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 118
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 118 (Pearl Gray) 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 O117 (Dove Tail Grey) is so near (ΔE 2.32), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 118
Valdani threads that pair well with 118, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Valdani118 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Valdani 118
Valdani 118 (Pearl Gray) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the grays family. This thread brings a balanced and quiet presence to projects featuring rabbit fur or shading. Look for it in charts that feature outlines or urban scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 118 look like?
Valdani 118 (Pearl Gray) is a medium-light shade in the grays family with hex #959796 and RGB 149, 151, 150. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 118?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 118 (Pearl Gray) is DMC 03 (Medium Tin) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 71%) and DMC 02 (Tin, 68%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 118?
The closest Valdani threads to 118 are O117 Dove Tail Grey (ΔE 2.32), JP12 Seaside (ΔE 3.92), and 122 Light Medium Gray (ΔE 4.43). These are useful substitutes when 118 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 118?
Reach for Valdani 118 (Pearl Gray) when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 118.
Does Valdani 118 (Pearl Gray) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 118 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.