H207 — Darkened Blue
Blues family#353F56
Valdani H207 — Darkened Blue — has hex #353F56 and RGB 53, 63, 86. This medium-dark, muted blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani H207
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 H207
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani H207
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 H207 (Darkened Blue) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani H207 (Darkened Blue) sits a hair from Valdani 112 (Dusty Blue) (ΔE 1.65) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani H207
Valdani threads that pair well with H207, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
ValdaniH207 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani H207
Meet Valdani H207, Darkened Blue — a muted, medium-dark thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is somber and rich, making it a popular choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for whale designs or sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani H207 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani H207 is Darkened Blue — a medium-dark blue thread (hex #353F56, RGB 53, 63, 86). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani H207?
The closest DMC match for Valdani H207 (Darkened Blue) is DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 70%) and DMC 930 (Antique Blue dark, 70%).
Which Valdani threads are close to H207?
The closest Valdani threads to H207 are 112 Dusty Blue (ΔE 1.65), 210 Sapphire (ΔE 3.92), and O515 Midnight Blue (ΔE 5.14). These are useful substitutes when H207 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani H207 good for?
Valdani H207 (Darkened Blue) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. 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 H207.
Does Valdani H207 (Darkened Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like H207 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.