153 — Olive Green very dark
Yellows family
Valdani 153 — Olive Green very dark — has hex #574D20 and RGB 87, 77, 32. This dark, moderately saturated yellow thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 153
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 153
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 153
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 153 (Olive 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 153
Valdani threads that pair well with 153, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Valdani 153 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani 153
Meet Valdani 153, Olive Green very dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is strong and confident, making it a popular choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 153 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 153 is Olive Green very dark — a dark yellow thread (hex #574D20, RGB 87, 77, 32). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 153?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 153 (Olive Green very dark) is DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 77%) and DMC 732 (Olive Green (731), 69%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 153?
The closest Valdani threads to 153 are 190 Green Grey dark (ΔE 8.78), 188 Avocado Green (ΔE 8.8), and 152 Golden Olive medium (ΔE 9.42). These are useful substitutes when 153 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 153 good for?
Valdani 153 (Olive Green very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 153.
Does Valdani 153 (Olive Green very dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 153 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.