234 — Khaki Olive
Browns family#94723D
Looking up Valdani 234? It's Khaki Olive, a medium brown shade (#94723D / RGB 148, 114, 61). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 234
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 234
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 234
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 234
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
For skin, hands, and faces, Valdani 234 (Khaki Olive) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 234 (Khaki Olive) 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 154 (Deep Antique Gold), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.09). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 234
Valdani threads that pair well with 234, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani234 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 234
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, Valdani 234 carries the name Khaki Olive with golden brown tones. The shade reads as balanced and warm — a go-to choice for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It also turns up in patterns built around tree trunks and earth tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 234?
Valdani 234 is called Khaki Olive. It's a medium brown shade (hex #94723D, RGB 148, 114, 61) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 234?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 234 (Khaki Olive) is DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 78%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 234?
The closest Valdani threads to 234 are 154 Deep Antique Gold (ΔE 2.09), O153 Golden Moss (ΔE 3.13), and O154 Dark Antique Golds (ΔE 5.09). These are useful substitutes when 234 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 234?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 234 (Khaki Olive) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 234 (Khaki Olive) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 234 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.