833 — Turquoise ultra very dark
Teals family
Below: Valdani 833 (Turquoise ultra very dark), a dark, highly saturated teal shade with hex #004757 and RGB 0, 71, 87. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 833
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 833
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 833
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani 833 (Turquoise ultra very 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 (Turquoise ultra very 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 833
Valdani threads that pair well with 833, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani 833 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 833
Known as Turquoise ultra very dark, Valdani 833 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the teals family. The dramatic and vivid 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 Turquoise ultra very dark — a dark teal thread (hex #004757, RGB 0, 71, 87). 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 (Turquoise ultra very dark) is DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark, 68%) and DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark, 66%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 833?
The closest Valdani threads to 833 are 832 Turquoise very dark (ΔE 6.85), O126 Antique Blue dark (ΔE 9.53), and 891 Grey Green dark (ΔE 9.96). These are useful substitutes when 833 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 833 good for?
Valdani 833 (Turquoise ultra very dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. 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 833.
Is Valdani 833 (Turquoise ultra very 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.