120 — Cornflower Blue medium
Blues family
Valdani 120 (Cornflower Blue medium) is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #546497 and RGB values 84, 100, 151. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 120
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
Similar Valdani Colors to 120
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 120
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 120 (Cornflower Blue medium) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 120
Valdani threads that pair well with 120, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani 120 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 120
Meet Valdani 120, Cornflower Blue medium — a muted, medium thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its restrained and earthy presence shines in skies and water alike. Pull this thread for denim textures or cool-toned backgrounds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 120 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 120 is Cornflower Blue medium — a medium blue thread (hex #546497, RGB 84, 100, 151). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 120?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 120 (Cornflower Blue medium) is DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 161 (Grey Blue, 81%) and DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue dark, 79%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 120?
The closest Valdani threads to 120 are 122 Grey Blue (ΔE 3.86), M46 Delft Blue dark (ΔE 5.11), and O583 Cornflower Blue (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 120 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 120 good for?
Valdani 120 (Cornflower Blue medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 120.
Does Valdani 120 (Cornflower Blue medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 120 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.