H203 — Blackened Teal
Teals family#2F4746
Need details on Valdani H203? This dark, muted teal shade (Blackened Teal) is hex #2F4746, RGB 47, 71, 70. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani H203
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 H203
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani H203
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 H203 (Blackened Teal) 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 H203
Valdani threads that pair well with H203, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
ValdaniH203 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani H203
Valdani H203 is the floss known as Blackened Teal: a muted, dark member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as bold and brooding, perfect for cool accents and nature themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on ocean waves and peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani H203 look like?
Valdani H203 (Blackened Teal) is a dark shade in the teals family with hex #2F4746 and RGB 47, 71, 70. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani H203?
The closest DMC match for Valdani H203 (Blackened Teal) is DMC 924 (Grey Green very dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark, 76%) and DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 68%).
What Valdani colors are similar to H203?
The closest Valdani threads to H203 are O536 Dark Spruce (ΔE 5.31), 341 Dark Teal (ΔE 5.33), and O572 Blue Blackbird (ΔE 5.91). These are useful substitutes when H203 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani H203?
Reach for Valdani H203 (Blackened Teal) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to H203.
Does Valdani H203 (Blackened Teal) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like H203 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.