832 — Spruce Green Medium
Teals family#172629
Need details on Valdani 832? This dark, muted teal shade (Spruce Green Medium) is hex #172629, RGB 23, 38, 41. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Valdani 832
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 832
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 832
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 832
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 832 (Spruce Green Medium) 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 832 (Spruce 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.
Because Valdani 833 (Spruce Green Dark) is so near (ΔE 1.55), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 832
Valdani threads that pair well with 832, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani832 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 832
Valdani 832 is the floss known as Spruce Green Medium: a muted, dark member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as bold and brooding, perfect for cool accents and nature themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on ocean waves and peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 832 look like?
Valdani 832 (Spruce Green Medium) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #172629 and RGB 23, 38, 41. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 832?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 832 (Spruce Green Medium) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 62% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 55%) and DMC 310 (Black, 50%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 832?
The closest Valdani threads to 832 are 833 Spruce Green Dark (ΔE 1.55), 831 Spruce Green Light (ΔE 4.68), and O572 Blue Blackbird (ΔE 5.42). These are useful substitutes when 832 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 832?
Reach for Valdani 832 (Spruce Green Medium) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 832.
Is Valdani 832 (Spruce Green Medium) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 832 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.