93 — Bright Turquoise
Teals family#1FA7C3
Valdani 93 (Bright Turquoise) is a medium, vivid teal shade with hex code #1FA7C3 and RGB values 31, 167, 195. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 93
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 93
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 93
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 93
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Valdani 93 (Bright Turquoise) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 93 (Bright Turquoise) 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 93
Valdani threads that pair well with 93, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Valdani93 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani 93
Known as Bright Turquoise, Valdani 93 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the teals family. This thread brings a vibrant and steady presence to projects featuring mermaid motifs or sea glass tones. Look for it in charts that feature tidepool patterns or water and sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 93 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 93 is Bright Turquoise — a medium teal thread (hex #1FA7C3, RGB 31, 167, 195). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 93?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 93 (Bright Turquoise) is DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light, 79%) and DMC 3845 (Bright Turquoise medium, 78%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 93?
The closest Valdani threads to 93 are O544 Pond Ripple (ΔE 9.16), M24 Water Reflections (ΔE 13.91), and 205 Soft Sky Blue (ΔE 15.81). These are useful substitutes when 93 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 93 good for?
Valdani 93 (Bright Turquoise) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 93.
Does Valdani 93 (Bright Turquoise) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 93 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.