25 — Aquamarine dark
Teals family
Looking up Valdani 25? It's Aquamarine dark, a dark teal shade (#0D5850 / RGB 13, 88, 80). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 25
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 25
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 25
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Very dark shades like Valdani 25 (Aquamarine dark) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 25 (Aquamarine dark) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 25
Valdani threads that pair well with 25, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani 25 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 25
Valdani 25 is the floss known as Aquamarine dark: a vivid, dark member of the teals family. The shade reads as bold and saturated — a go-to choice for turtle designs and mermaid motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 25 look like?
Valdani 25 (Aquamarine dark) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #0D5850 and RGB 13, 88, 80. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 25?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 25 (Aquamarine dark) is DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3847 (Teal Green dark, 83%) and DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 73%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 25?
The closest Valdani threads to 25 are 39 Jade very dark (ΔE 5.39), 892 Blue Green dark (ΔE 6.88), and 823 Pistachio Green dark (ΔE 11.67). These are useful substitutes when 25 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 25?
Reach for Valdani 25 (Aquamarine dark) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 25.
Is Valdani 25 (Aquamarine dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 25 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.