320 — Dusty Teal
Teals family#3C7178
Need details on Valdani 320? This medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade (Dusty Teal) is hex #3C7178, RGB 60, 113, 120. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 320
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 320
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 320
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 320 (Dusty Teal) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 320
Valdani threads that pair well with 320, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani320 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 320
Meet Valdani 320, Dusty Teal — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as rich and grounded, perfect for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It blends comfortably into projects centered on turtle designs and mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 320 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 320 is Dusty Teal — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #3C7178, RGB 60, 113, 120). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 320?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 320 (Dusty Teal) is DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3848 (Teal Green medium, 64%) and DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark, 60%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 320?
The closest Valdani threads to 320 are 315 Teal (ΔE 5.85), O550 Caribbean Blue (ΔE 7.41), and 31 Smokey Teal (ΔE 10.91). These are useful substitutes when 320 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 320 good for?
Valdani 320 (Dusty Teal) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 320.
Does Valdani 320 (Dusty Teal) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 320 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.