8112 — Navy Blue very dark
Blues family
Below: Valdani 8112 (Navy Blue very dark), a dark, muted blue shade with hex #1B1B2C and RGB 27, 27, 44. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 8112
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 8112
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 8112
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 8112 (Navy Blue very dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 8112 (Navy Blue very dark) 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 8112
Valdani threads that pair well with 8112, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani 8112 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 8112
Navy Blue very dark (catalog code Valdani 8112) is a dark, muted shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. The dark and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for water and denim textures. Expect to see it used in cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 8112?
Valdani 8112 is called Navy Blue very dark. It's a dark blue shade (hex #1B1B2C, RGB 27, 27, 44) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 8112?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 8112 (Navy Blue very dark) is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 82%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 55%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 8112?
The closest Valdani threads to 8112 are 1072 Navy Blue dark (ΔE 3.58), O592 Navy Blue medium (ΔE 9.53), and 8122 Pewter Grey very dark (ΔE 11.79). These are useful substitutes when 8112 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 8112?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 8112 (Navy Blue very dark) for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Valdani 8112 (Navy Blue very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 8112 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.