822 — Pistachio Green medium
Greens family
Valdani 822 (Pistachio Green medium) is a medium, muted green shade with hex code #5A7F5A and RGB values 90, 127, 90. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 822
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 822
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 822
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 822 (Pistachio Green medium) 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 822
Valdani threads that pair well with 822, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Valdani 822 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani 822
Valdani 822 (Pistachio Green medium) is a medium, muted shade in the greens family with true green tones. This thread brings a warm and grounded presence to projects featuring herb gardens or forest canopies. Look for it in charts that feature cactus motifs or shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 822 look like?
Valdani 822 (Pistachio Green medium) is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #5A7F5A and RGB 90, 127, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 822?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 822 (Pistachio Green medium) is DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 70%) and DMC 562 (Jade medium, 70%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 822?
The closest Valdani threads to 822 are 19 Forest Green medium (ΔE 5.91), O526 Jade medium (ΔE 5.99), and M93 Fern Green (ΔE 7.59). These are useful substitutes when 822 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 822?
Reach for Valdani 822 (Pistachio Green medium) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 822.
Does Valdani 822 (Pistachio Green medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 822 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.