1245 — Grape Soda
Blues family#392C64
Looking up Valdani 1245? It's Grape Soda, a medium-dark blue shade (#392C64 / RGB 57, 44, 100). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1245
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 1245
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1245
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1245 (Grape Soda) 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 1245
Valdani threads that pair well with 1245, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani1245 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 1245
Grape Soda (catalog code Valdani 1245) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. Expect a steady and deep look that suits water, denim textures, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 1245?
Valdani 1245 is called Grape Soda. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #392C64, RGB 57, 44, 100) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 1245?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1245 (Grape Soda) is DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 84%) and DMC 820 (Royal Blue very dark, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1245?
The closest Valdani threads to 1245 are O541 Mauve Orchid (ΔE 3.75), 1242 Dark Blue (ΔE 5.9), and 105 Luminous Rich Navy (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 1245 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1245?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1245 (Grape Soda) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 1245 (Grape Soda) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1245 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.