823 — Pistachio Green dark
Greens family
Looking up Valdani 823? It's Pistachio Green dark, a medium-dark green shade (#406647 / RGB 64, 102, 71). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 823
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 823
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 823
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 823 (Pistachio Green dark) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 823
Valdani threads that pair well with 823, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Valdani 823 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani 823
Meet Valdani 823, Pistachio Green dark — a muted, medium-dark thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. The shade reads as somber and rich — a go-to choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 823 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 823 is Pistachio Green dark — a medium-dark green thread (hex #406647, RGB 64, 102, 71). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 823?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 823 (Pistachio Green dark) is DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 505 (Jade Green, 82%) and DMC 987 (Forest Green dark, 80%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 823?
The closest Valdani threads to 823 are O519 Forest Green dark (ΔE 4.03), 39 Jade very dark (ΔE 7.75), and O560 Forest Green very dark (ΔE 8.08). These are useful substitutes when 823 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 823 good for?
Valdani 823 (Pistachio Green dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 823.
Does Valdani 823 (Pistachio Green dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 823 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.