191 — Forest Haze
Yellows family#5A543B
Valdani 191 — Forest Haze — has hex #5A543B and RGB 90, 84, 59. This medium-dark, muted 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.
About Valdani 191
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 191
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 191
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 191
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 191 (Forest Haze) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani 195 (Golden Olive), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.43). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 191
Valdani threads that pair well with 191, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Valdani191 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani 191
A medium-dark, muted entry in the yellows family, Valdani 191 carries the name Forest Haze with warm gold tones. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for stars and honey themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for wheat fields or daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 191?
Valdani 191 is called Forest Haze. It's a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #5A543B, RGB 90, 84, 59) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 191?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 191 (Forest Haze) is DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 67%) and DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 191?
The closest Valdani threads to 191 are 195 Golden Olive (ΔE 2.43), O540 Black Olive (ΔE 3.6), and 892 Juniper Medium (ΔE 3.89). These are useful substitutes when 191 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 191?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 191 (Forest Haze) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 191 (Forest Haze) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 191 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.