126 — Antique Blue medium
Blues family
Looking up Valdani 126? It's Antique Blue medium, a medium blue shade (#536A82 / RGB 83, 106, 130). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 126
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 126
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 126
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 126 (Antique Blue medium) 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 126
Valdani threads that pair well with 126, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani 126 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 126
Meet Valdani 126, Antique Blue medium — a muted, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around whale designs and sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 126 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 126 is Antique Blue medium — a medium blue thread (hex #536A82, RGB 83, 106, 130). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 126?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 126 (Antique Blue medium) is DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 70%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 67%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 126?
The closest Valdani threads to 126 are 120 Cornflower Blue medium (ΔE 7.61), M46 Delft Blue dark (ΔE 7.92), and 104 Wedgewood dark (ΔE 7.97). These are useful substitutes when 126 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 126 good for?
Valdani 126 (Antique Blue medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 126.
Does Valdani 126 (Antique Blue medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 126 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.