315 — Teal
Teals family#3D6764
Valdani 315 (Teal) is a medium-dark, muted teal shade with hex code #3D6764 and RGB values 61, 103, 100. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 315
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 315
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 315
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 315 (Teal) 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 315
Valdani threads that pair well with 315, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani315 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 315
Valdani 315 is the floss known as Teal: a muted, medium-dark member of the teals family. Its deep and grounded presence shines in cool accents and nature themes alike. Pull this thread for ocean waves or peacock feathers when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 315 look like?
Valdani 315 (Teal) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #3D6764 and RGB 61, 103, 100. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 315?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 315 (Teal) is DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark, 64%) and DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 62%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 315?
The closest Valdani threads to 315 are 320 Dusty Teal (ΔE 5.85), O550 Caribbean Blue (ΔE 7.46), and 31 Smokey Teal (ΔE 10.35). These are useful substitutes when 315 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 315?
Reach for Valdani 315 (Teal) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 315.
Does Valdani 315 (Teal) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 315 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.