42 — Deep Blue Teal
Blues family#1A2B3F
Below: Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal), a dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #1A2B3F and RGB 26, 43, 63. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 42
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 42
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 42
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 42
Valdani threads that pair well with 42, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani42 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 42
Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal) is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. The bold and dramatic mood of this color makes it a natural fit for hydrangea blooms and skies. Expect to see it used in water and denim textures across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 42 look like?
Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #1A2B3F and RGB 26, 43, 63. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 42?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal) is DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 73%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 66%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 42?
The closest Valdani threads to 42 are 872 Dusty Blue Medium (ΔE 4.53), O515 Midnight Blue (ΔE 5.24), and 1072 Vibrant Navy (ΔE 5.27). These are useful substitutes when 42 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 42?
Reach for Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 42.
Is Valdani 42 (Deep Blue Teal) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 42 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.