341 — Dark Teal
Teals family#1B403B
Valdani 341 (Dark Teal) is a dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #1B403B and RGB values 27, 64, 59. 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 341
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 341
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 341
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Valdani 341 (Dark Teal) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 341 (Dark 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 341
Valdani threads that pair well with 341, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani341 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 341
Dark Teal (catalog code Valdani 341) is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the teals family. This thread brings a dark and rich 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 341?
Valdani 341 is called Dark Teal. It's a dark teal shade (hex #1B403B, RGB 27, 64, 59) in the teals family, commonly used for turtle designs, mermaid motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 341?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 341 (Dark Teal) is DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3847 (Teal Green dark, 67%) and DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 341?
The closest Valdani threads to 341 are H203 Blackened Teal (ΔE 5.33), O39 Forest Greens (ΔE 6.38), and O572 Blue Blackbird (ΔE 6.98). These are useful substitutes when 341 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 341?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 341 (Dark Teal) for charts featuring turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Valdani 341 (Dark Teal) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 341 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.