185 — Grey Green medium
Teals family
Need details on Valdani 185? This medium, subdued teal shade (Grey Green medium) is hex #617878, RGB 97, 120, 120. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 185
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 185
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 185
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 185 (Grey Green medium) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 185
Valdani threads that pair well with 185, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani 185 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 185
Valdani 185 (Grey Green medium) is a medium, subdued shade in the teals family. With a warm and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in tidepool patterns and water and sky. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tropical motifs and cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 185 look like?
Valdani 185 (Grey Green medium) is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #617878 and RGB 97, 120, 120. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 185?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 185 (Grey Green medium) is DMC 926 (Grey Green medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 169 (Pewter light, 73%) and DMC 502 (Blue Green, 57%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 185?
The closest Valdani threads to 185 are O550 Turquoise dark (ΔE 9.89), 891 Grey Green dark (ΔE 11.21), and M47 Beaver Grey medium (ΔE 11.55). These are useful substitutes when 185 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 185?
Reach for Valdani 185 (Grey Green medium) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 185.
Does Valdani 185 (Grey Green medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 185 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.