122 — Light Medium Gray
Light Grays family#A19D9E
Valdani 122 — Light Medium Gray — has hex #A19D9E and RGB 161, 157, 158. This medium-light, subdued light gray 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.
About Valdani 122
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 122
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 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 (Light Medium 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 O118 (Shades Of Grey) is so near (ΔE 2.62), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 122
Valdani threads that pair well with 122, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Valdani122 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Valdani 122
Valdani 122 is the floss known as Light Medium Gray: a subdued, medium-light member of the light grays family. Its tone is balanced and quiet, making it a popular choice for winter themes and stone textures. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fog and mist or silver accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 122 look like?
Valdani 122 (Light Medium Gray) is a medium-light shade in the light grays family with hex #A19D9E and RGB 161, 157, 158. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring concrete textures and dusty surface highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 122?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 122 (Light Medium Gray) is DMC 02 (Tin) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 75%) and DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 66%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 122?
The closest Valdani threads to 122 are O118 Shades Of Grey (ΔE 2.62), O122 Sky Grey (ΔE 4.15), and 118 Pearl Gray (ΔE 4.43). These are useful substitutes when 122 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 122?
Reach for Valdani 122 (Light Medium Gray) when your project calls for concrete textures, dusty surface highlights, pewter motifs, subtle shading. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 122.
Does Valdani 122 (Light Medium Gray) 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.