1252 — Rich Green Dark
Teals family#1B784D
Looking up Valdani 1252? It's Rich Green Dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#1B784D / RGB 27, 120, 77). 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 1252
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 1252
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1252
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1252 (Rich Green Dark) 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 1252
Valdani threads that pair well with 1252, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani1252 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 1252
Rich Green Dark (catalog code Valdani 1252) is a medium-dark, vivid shade from the teals family. Expect a strong and rich look that suits dragonflies, turtle designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching mermaid motifs or sea glass tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 1252?
Valdani 1252 is called Rich Green Dark. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #1B784D, RGB 27, 120, 77) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 1252?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1252 (Rich Green Dark) is DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 700 (Christmas Green bright, 82%) and DMC 562 (Jade medium, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1252?
The closest Valdani threads to 1252 are M79 Explosion In Greens (ΔE 4.47), M26 Green Grass (ΔE 6.07), and 24 Fresh Grass (ΔE 6.78). These are useful substitutes when 1252 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1252?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1252 (Rich Green Dark) for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. 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 1252 (Rich Green Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1252 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.