31 — Smokey Teal
Teals family#627D72
Valdani 31 (Smokey Teal) is a medium, subdued teal shade with hex code #627D72 and RGB values 98, 125, 114. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 31
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 31
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 31
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 31 (Smokey Teal) 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 31
Valdani threads that pair well with 31, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani31 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 31
Smokey Teal (catalog code Valdani 31) is a medium, subdued shade from the teals family. This thread brings a steady and quiet presence to projects featuring tropical motifs or cool accents. Look for it in charts that feature nature themes or ocean waves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 31?
Valdani 31 is called Smokey Teal. It's a medium teal shade (hex #627D72, RGB 98, 125, 114) in the teals family, commonly used for turtle designs, mermaid motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 31?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 31 (Smokey Teal) is DMC 502 (Blue Green) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 926 (Grey Green medium, 71%) and DMC 3816 (Celadon Green, 69%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 31?
The closest Valdani threads to 31 are O550 Caribbean Blue (ΔE 6.74), O31 Tealish Blue (ΔE 9.96), and 315 Teal (ΔE 10.35). These are useful substitutes when 31 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 31?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 31 (Smokey Teal) for charts featuring turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 31 (Smokey Teal) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 31 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.