8113 — Black Dark
Blues family#141519
Valdani 8113 (Black Dark) is a very dark, subdued blue shade with hex code #141519 and RGB values 20, 21, 25. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 8113
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 8113
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 8113
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 8113 (Black Dark) 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 8113 (Black Dark) 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 8113
Valdani threads that pair well with 8113, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani8113 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 8113
Valdani 8113 is the floss known as Black Dark: a subdued, very dark member of the blues family with true blue tones. Its powerful and brooding presence shines in denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds alike. Pull this thread for nautical themes or winter scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 8113 look like?
Valdani 8113 (Black Dark) is a very dark shade in the blues family with hex #141519 and RGB 20, 21, 25. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 8113?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 8113 (Black Dark) is DMC 310 (Black) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 60%) and DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark, 59%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 8113?
The closest Valdani threads to 8113 are 1 Black (ΔE 4.15), 8111 Black Light (ΔE 5.44), and O511 Black Sea (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when 8113 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 8113?
Reach for Valdani 8113 (Black Dark) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its very dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8113.
Is Valdani 8113 (Black Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 8113 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.