93 — Electric Blue
Blues family
Valdani 93 (Electric Blue) is a medium-dark, highly saturated blue shade with hex code #0081C7 and RGB values 0, 129, 199. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 93
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 93
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 93
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Valdani 93 (Electric Blue) 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 (Electric Blue) 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.
Blues Family
Valdani 93 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani 93
Known as Electric Blue, Valdani 93 is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a intense and saturated presence to projects featuring sapphire accents or porcelain patterns. Look for it in charts that feature hydrangea blooms or skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 93 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 93 is Electric Blue — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #0081C7, RGB 0, 129, 199). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 93?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 93 (Electric Blue) is DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark, 65%) and DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 62%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 93?
The closest Valdani threads to 93 are 104 Wedgewood dark (ΔE 11.83), 100 Cornflower Blue light (ΔE 11.87), and 126 Antique Blue medium (ΔE 13.65). These are useful substitutes when 93 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 93 good for?
Valdani 93 (Electric Blue) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. 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 93.
Does Valdani 93 (Electric Blue) 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.