199 — Avocado Green dark
Greens family
Valdani 199 (Avocado Green dark) is a dark, muted green shade with hex code #363D2C and RGB values 54, 61, 44. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 199
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 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 (Avocado Green dark) 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 199
Valdani threads that pair well with 199, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Valdani 199 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani 199
Meet Valdani 199, Avocado Green dark — a muted, dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its dramatic and quiet presence shines in foliage and nature scenes alike. Pull this thread for holiday projects or landscape details when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 199 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 199 is Avocado Green dark — a dark green thread (hex #363D2C, RGB 54, 61, 44). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 199?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 199 (Avocado Green dark) is DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 85%) and DMC 520 (Fern Green dark, 80%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 199?
The closest Valdani threads to 199 are 191 Pine Green dark (ΔE 4.69), 190 Green Grey dark (ΔE 7.09), and 41 Pistachio Green ultra (ΔE 8.39). These are useful substitutes when 199 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 199 good for?
Valdani 199 (Avocado Green dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. 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 (Avocado Green dark) 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.