1262 — Luminous Lime
Yellows family#BEC46A
Below: Valdani 1262 (Luminous Lime), a medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex #BEC46A and RGB 190, 196, 106. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani 1262
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1262
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 1262
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1262
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1262 (Luminous Lime) 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 1262
Valdani threads that pair well with 1262, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Valdani1262 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani 1262
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, Valdani 1262 carries the name Luminous Lime with sunny yellow tones. The steady and approachable character of this shade lends itself well to stars and honey themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for wheat fields and daffodils in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 1262?
Valdani 1262 is called Luminous Lime. It's a medium-light yellow shade (hex #BEC46A, RGB 190, 196, 106) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 1262?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1262 (Luminous Lime) is DMC 472 (Avocado Green ultra light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 82%) and DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 78%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1262?
The closest Valdani threads to 1262 are O543 Lime Sherbet (ΔE 4.05), 18 Spring (ΔE 4.28), and 19 Deep Lime (ΔE 7.29). These are useful substitutes when 1262 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1262?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1262 (Luminous Lime) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 1262 (Luminous Lime) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1262 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.