872 — Dusty Blue Medium
Blues family#22293E
Valdani 872 (Dusty Blue Medium) is a dark, muted blue shade with hex code #22293E and RGB values 34, 41, 62. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 872
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 872
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 872
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 872 (Dusty Blue 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 872 (Dusty Blue 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 1072 (Vibrant Navy) is so near (ΔE 1.67), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 872
Valdani threads that pair well with 872, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani872 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 872
Valdani 872 is the floss known as Dusty Blue Medium: a muted, dark member of the blues family with true blue tones. Its bold and brooding presence shines in denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds alike. Pull this thread for nautical themes or winter scenes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 872 look like?
Valdani 872 (Dusty Blue Medium) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #22293E and RGB 34, 41, 62. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 872?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 872 (Dusty Blue Medium) is DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 76%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 74%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 872?
The closest Valdani threads to 872 are 1072 Vibrant Navy (ΔE 1.67), M91 Black Night (ΔE 3.46), and O515 Midnight Blue (ΔE 3.98). These are useful substitutes when 872 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 872?
Reach for Valdani 872 (Dusty Blue Medium) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 872.
Is Valdani 872 (Dusty Blue Medium) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 872 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.