833 — Spruce Green Dark
Teals family#122124
Below: Valdani 833 (Spruce Green Dark), a very dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #122124 and RGB 18, 33, 36. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani 833
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 833
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 833
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 833
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani 833 (Spruce Green Dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 833 (Spruce 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.
Valdani 833 (Spruce Green Dark) sits a hair from Valdani 832 (Spruce Green Medium) (ΔE 1.55) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 833
Valdani threads that pair well with 833, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani833 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 833
Known as Spruce Green Dark, Valdani 833 is a very dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the teals family. The striking and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for nature themes and ocean waves. Expect to see it used in peacock feathers and coastal scenes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 833 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 833 is Spruce Green Dark — a very dark teal thread (hex #122124, RGB 18, 33, 36). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 833?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 833 (Spruce Green Dark) is DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) with a 56% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 310 (Black, 55%) and DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 48%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 833?
The closest Valdani threads to 833 are 832 Spruce Green Medium (ΔE 1.55), O511 Black Sea (ΔE 5.95), and 831 Spruce Green Light (ΔE 6.08). These are useful substitutes when 833 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 833 good for?
Valdani 833 (Spruce Green Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its very dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 833.
Is Valdani 833 (Spruce Green Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 833 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.