832 — Turquoise very dark
Teals family
Need details on Valdani 832? This medium-dark, vivid teal shade (Turquoise very dark) is hex #135C6D, RGB 19, 92, 109. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 832
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 832
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 832
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Valdani 832 (Turquoise very dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 832 (Turquoise very 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 832
Valdani threads that pair well with 832, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani 832 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 832
Valdani 832 is the floss known as Turquoise very dark: a vivid, medium-dark member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as deep and vivid, 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 (Turquoise very dark) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #135C6D and RGB 19, 92, 109. 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 (Turquoise very dark) is DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark, 66%) and DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue, 66%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 832?
The closest Valdani threads to 832 are 833 Turquoise ultra very dark (ΔE 6.85), 891 Grey Green dark (ΔE 7.53), and O550 Turquoise dark (ΔE 11.09). These are useful substitutes when 832 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 832?
Reach for Valdani 832 (Turquoise very dark) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 832.
Does Valdani 832 (Turquoise very dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 832 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.