1251 — Sea Green very dark
Teals family
Valdani 1251 (Sea Green very dark) is a medium-dark, highly saturated teal shade with hex code #00887C and RGB values 0, 136, 124. 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 1251
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 1251
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1251
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Valdani 1251 (Sea Green very dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 1251 (Sea Green very dark) 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 1251
Valdani threads that pair well with 1251, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani 1251 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 1251
Meet Valdani 1251, Sea Green very dark — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the teals family. Its intense and saturated presence shines in coastal scenes and dragonflies alike. Pull this thread for turtle designs or mermaid motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 1251 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 1251 is Sea Green very dark — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #00887C, RGB 0, 136, 124). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 1251?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1251 (Sea Green very dark) is DMC 3812 (Sea Green very dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 943 (Aquamarine medium, 79%) and DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 1251?
The closest Valdani threads to 1251 are O526 Jade medium (ΔE 10.47), 822 Pistachio Green medium (ΔE 14.08), and O550 Turquoise dark (ΔE 14.19). These are useful substitutes when 1251 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 1251 good for?
Valdani 1251 (Sea Green very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 1251.
Does Valdani 1251 (Sea Green very dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1251 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.