893 — Juniper Dark
Blacks family#272520
Valdani 893 — Juniper Dark — has hex #272520 and RGB 39, 37, 32. This 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.
About Valdani 893
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 893
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 893
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 893
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani 893 (Juniper 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 893 (Juniper 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 893
Valdani threads that pair well with 893, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Valdani893 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Valdani 893
Known as Juniper Dark, Valdani 893 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. It has a dramatic and quiet 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 Juniper Dark — a dark black thread (hex #272520, RGB 39, 37, 32). 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 (Juniper Dark) is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 61%) and DMC 310 (Black, 61%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 893?
The closest Valdani threads to 893 are 8111 Black Light (ΔE 3.41), 8123 Brown Black Dark (ΔE 3.54), and 8112 Black Medium (ΔE 3.61). These are useful substitutes when 893 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 893 good for?
Valdani 893 (Juniper Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes, calligraphy. 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 893.
Is Valdani 893 (Juniper Dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 893 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.