892 — Blue Green dark
Teals family
Looking up Valdani 892? It's Blue Green dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#36544A / RGB 54, 84, 74). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 892
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 892
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 892
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 892 (Blue Green 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 892
Valdani threads that pair well with 892, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani 892 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 892
Valdani 892 is the floss known as Blue Green dark: a muted, medium-dark member of the teals family. The shade reads as deep and grounded — a go-to choice for turtle designs and mermaid motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 892 look like?
Valdani 892 (Blue Green dark) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #36544A and RGB 54, 84, 74. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 892?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 892 (Blue Green dark) is DMC 501 (Blue Green dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 561 (Jade very dark, 78%) and DMC 991 (Aquamarine dark, 66%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 892?
The closest Valdani threads to 892 are 39 Jade very dark (ΔE 4.49), 25 Aquamarine dark (ΔE 6.88), and 823 Pistachio Green dark (ΔE 9.59). These are useful substitutes when 892 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 892?
Reach for Valdani 892 (Blue Green dark) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 892.
Does Valdani 892 (Blue Green dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 892 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.