893 — Ash Grey very light
Blacks family
Valdani 893 — Ash Grey very light — has hex #4B4B46 and RGB 75, 75, 70. This medium-dark, subdued black thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 893
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 893
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 893
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 893 (Ash Grey very light) 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 893
Valdani threads that pair well with 893, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Valdani 893 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Valdani 893
Known as Ash Grey very light, Valdani 893 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. It has a somber and rich feel that suits crow motifs and gothic accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with shadow textures or outlines for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 893 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 893 is Ash Grey very light — a medium-dark black thread (hex #4B4B46, RGB 75, 75, 70). It shows up most in wrought iron and night skies.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 893?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 893 (Ash Grey very light) is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 76%) and DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 72%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 893?
The closest Valdani threads to 893 are P9 Brown Grey dark (ΔE 5.53), 199 Avocado Green dark (ΔE 9.39), and 8122 Pewter Grey very dark (ΔE 9.61). These are useful substitutes when 893 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 893 good for?
Valdani 893 (Ash Grey very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes, calligraphy. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 893.
Does Valdani 893 (Ash Grey very light) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 893 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.