39 — Forest Green
Greens family#3C533F
Need details on Valdani 39? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Forest Green) is hex #3C533F, RGB 60, 83, 63. 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.
About Valdani 39
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 39
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 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 (Forest Green) 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.
Greens Family
Valdani39 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani 39
Known as Forest Green, Valdani 39 is a medium-dark, muted shade sitting in the greens family with true green tones. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in frog patterns and moss textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring avocado themes and foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 39 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 39 is Forest Green — a medium-dark green thread (hex #3C533F, RGB 60, 83, 63). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 39?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 39 (Forest Green) is DMC 501 (Blue Green dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 520 (Fern Green dark, 75%) and DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 39?
The closest Valdani threads to 39 are O39 Forest Greens (ΔE 4.21), 822 Olive Green Medium (ΔE 7.92), and 823 Olive Green Dark (ΔE 9.15). These are useful substitutes when 39 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 39 good for?
Valdani 39 (Forest Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. 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 39.
Does Valdani 39 (Forest Green) 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.