199 — Dark Olive Green
Browns family#4B3A2F
Valdani 199 (Dark Olive Green) is a dark, muted brown shade with hex code #4B3A2F and RGB values 75, 58, 47. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 199
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 199
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 199
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 199
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 199 (Dark 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.
Valdani 199 (Dark Olive Green) sits a hair from Valdani P12 (Brown) (ΔE 2.38) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 199
Valdani threads that pair well with 199, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani199 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 199
Meet Valdani 199, Dark Olive Green — a muted, dark thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its dramatic and quiet presence shines in tree trunks and earth tones alike. Pull this thread for animal fur or warm outlines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 199 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 199 is Dark Olive Green — a dark brown thread (hex #4B3A2F, RGB 75, 58, 47). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 199?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 199 (Dark Olive Green) is DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 89%) and DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 80%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 199?
The closest Valdani threads to 199 are P12 Brown (ΔE 2.38), 200 Dark Chocolate (ΔE 3), and H212 Faded Brown (ΔE 3.32). These are useful substitutes when 199 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 199 good for?
Valdani 199 (Dark Olive Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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 199.
Does Valdani 199 (Dark Olive Green) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 199 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.