823 — Olive Green Dark
Yellows family#40432E
Looking up Valdani 823? It's Olive Green Dark, a dark yellow shade (#40432E / RGB 64, 67, 46). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 823
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 823
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 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 (Olive 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.
Yellows Family
Valdani823 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani 823
Meet Valdani 823, Olive Green Dark — a muted, dark thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The shade reads as dramatic and quiet — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 823 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 823 is Olive Green Dark — a dark yellow thread (hex #40432E, RGB 64, 67, 46). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 823?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 823 (Olive Green Dark) is DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 83%) and DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 79%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 823?
The closest Valdani threads to 823 are 822 Olive Green Medium (ΔE 4.25), 191 Forest Haze (ΔE 8), and H209 Khaki Black (ΔE 8.17). These are useful substitutes when 823 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 823 good for?
Valdani 823 (Olive Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its 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 (Olive 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.