190 — Rich Olive Green
Yellows family#61634D
Looking up Valdani 190? It's Rich Olive Green, a medium-dark yellow shade (#61634D / RGB 97, 99, 77). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 190
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 190
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 190
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 190
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 190 (Rich Olive Green) 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 190
Valdani threads that pair well with 190, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Valdani190 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani 190
Known as Rich Olive Green, Valdani 190 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. Expect a somber and rich look that suits golden accents, stars, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching honey themes or wheat fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 190 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 190 is Rich Olive Green — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #61634D, RGB 97, 99, 77). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 190?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 190 (Rich Olive Green) is DMC 645 (Beaver Grey very dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 68%) and DMC 3363 (Pine Green medium, 65%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 190?
The closest Valdani threads to 190 are O575 Crispy Leaf (ΔE 4.02), 195 Golden Olive (ΔE 6.37), and 892 Juniper Medium (ΔE 6.5). These are useful substitutes when 190 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 190 good for?
Valdani 190 (Rich Olive Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 190.
Does Valdani 190 (Rich Olive Green) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 190 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.