135 — Beaver Gray
Blacks family#48474D
Need details on Valdani 135? This medium-dark, subdued black shade (Beaver Gray) is hex #48474D, RGB 72, 71, 77. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 135
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 135
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 135
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 135 (Beaver Gray) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Valdani 126 (Deep Gray) is so near (ΔE 1.54), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 135
Valdani threads that pair well with 135, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Valdani135 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Valdani 135
Valdani 135 is the floss known as Beaver Gray: a subdued, medium-dark member of the blacks family. Stitchers describe its character as deep and grounded, perfect for bold contrast and dramatic backgrounds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wrought iron and night skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 135 look like?
Valdani 135 (Beaver Gray) is a medium-dark shade in the blacks family with hex #48474D and RGB 72, 71, 77. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring crow motifs and gothic accents.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 135?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 135 (Beaver Gray) is DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 72%) and DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light, 63%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 135?
The closest Valdani threads to 135 are 126 Deep Gray (ΔE 1.54), O126 Old Cottage Grey (ΔE 2.77), and H211 Blue Black (ΔE 4.37). These are useful substitutes when 135 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 135?
Reach for Valdani 135 (Beaver Gray) when your project calls for crow motifs, gothic accents, shadow textures, outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 135.
Does Valdani 135 (Beaver Gray) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 135 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.