24 — Fresh Grass
Teals family#0A8B59
Valdani 24 (Fresh Grass) is a medium-dark, highly saturated teal shade with hex code #0A8B59 and RGB values 10, 139, 89. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 24
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 24
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 24
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 24
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani 24 (Fresh Grass) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 24 (Fresh Grass) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 24
Valdani threads that pair well with 24, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani24 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 24
Fresh Grass (catalog code Valdani 24) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the teals family. This thread brings a strong and rich presence to projects featuring dragonflies or turtle designs. Look for it in charts that feature mermaid motifs or sea glass tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 24?
Valdani 24 is called Fresh Grass. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #0A8B59, RGB 10, 139, 89) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 24?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 24 (Fresh Grass) is DMC 911 (Emerald Green medium) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark, 69%) and DMC 912 (Emerald Green light, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 24?
The closest Valdani threads to 24 are 1252 Rich Green Dark (ΔE 6.78), M26 Green Grass (ΔE 8.53), and M79 Explosion In Greens (ΔE 11.25). These are useful substitutes when 24 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 24?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 24 (Fresh Grass) for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. 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 24 (Fresh Grass) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 24 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.