122 — Grey Blue
Blues family
Valdani 122 — Grey Blue — has hex #4F5C85 and RGB 79, 92, 133. This medium, muted blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 122
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 122
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 122
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 122 (Grey 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 122
Valdani threads that pair well with 122, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani 122 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 122
Valdani 122 is the floss known as Grey Blue: a muted, medium member of the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for nautical themes or winter scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 122 look like?
Valdani 122 (Grey Blue) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #4F5C85 and RGB 79, 92, 133. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 122?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 122 (Grey Blue) is DMC 161 (Grey Blue) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue medium, 81%) and DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue, 79%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 122?
The closest Valdani threads to 122 are 120 Cornflower Blue medium (ΔE 3.86), O583 Cornflower Blue (ΔE 4.13), and M46 Delft Blue dark (ΔE 6.83). These are useful substitutes when 122 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 122?
Reach for Valdani 122 (Grey Blue) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 122.
Does Valdani 122 (Grey Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 122 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.