41 — Deep Forest Green
Blacks family#353837
Need details on Valdani 41? This dark, subdued black shade (Deep Forest Green) is hex #353837, RGB 53, 56, 55. 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.
About Valdani 41
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 41
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 41
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 41
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 41 (Deep Forest Green) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani O41 (Deep Forest Greens), is barely a step away (ΔE 0.67). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 41
Valdani threads that pair well with 41, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Valdani41 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Valdani 41
A dark, subdued entry in the blacks family, Valdani 41 carries the name Deep Forest Green. Stitchers describe its character as dark and steady, perfect for gothic accents and shadow textures. It blends comfortably into projects centered on outlines and lettering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 41?
Valdani 41 is called Deep Forest Green. It's a dark black shade (hex #353837, RGB 53, 56, 55) in the blacks family, commonly used for night skies, silhouettes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 41?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 41 (Deep Forest Green) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 79%) and DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 41?
The closest Valdani threads to 41 are O41 Deep Forest Greens (ΔE 0.67), H211 Blue Black (ΔE 3.67), and P11 Aged Black (ΔE 3.88). These are useful substitutes when 41 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 41?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 41 (Deep Forest Green) for charts featuring night skies, silhouettes, calligraphy, cat designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 41 (Deep Forest Green) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 41 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.