39 — Jade very dark
Teals family
Need details on Valdani 39? This dark, moderately saturated teal shade (Jade very dark) is hex #295544, RGB 41, 85, 68. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 39
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 39
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 39
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 39 (Jade very dark) 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 39
Valdani threads that pair well with 39, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani 39 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 39
Known as Jade very dark, Valdani 39 is a dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. With a strong and confident quality, this thread works beautifully in mermaid motifs and sea glass tones. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tidepool patterns and water and sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 39 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 39 is Jade very dark — a dark teal thread (hex #295544, RGB 41, 85, 68). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 39?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 39 (Jade very dark) is DMC 561 (Jade very dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 78%) and DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 39?
The closest Valdani threads to 39 are 892 Blue Green dark (ΔE 4.49), 25 Aquamarine dark (ΔE 5.39), and O560 Forest Green very dark (ΔE 7.16). These are useful substitutes when 39 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 39 good for?
Valdani 39 (Jade very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 39.
Does Valdani 39 (Jade very dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 39 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.