188 — Soft Olive Green
Yellows family#727435
Looking up Valdani 188? It's Soft Olive Green, a medium-dark yellow shade (#727435 / RGB 114, 116, 53). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 188
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 188
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 188
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 188
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 188 (Soft Olive Green) 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 188
Valdani threads that pair well with 188, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Valdani188 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani 188
Valdani 188 is the floss known as Soft Olive Green: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as deep and intense — a go-to choice for warm backgrounds and golden accents. It also turns up in patterns built around stars and honey themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 188 look like?
Valdani 188 (Soft Olive Green) is a medium-dark shade in the yellows family with hex #727435 and RGB 114, 116, 53. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 188?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 188 (Soft Olive Green) is DMC 470 (Avocado Green light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 581 (Moss Green, 79%) and DMC 3012 (Khaki Green medium, 76%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 188?
The closest Valdani threads to 188 are O526 Green Pastures (ΔE 6.09), H202 Withered Green (ΔE 6.27), and O560 Morning Grass (ΔE 8.06). These are useful substitutes when 188 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 188?
Reach for Valdani 188 (Soft Olive Green) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 188.
Does Valdani 188 (Soft Olive Green) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 188 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.