H211 — Blue Black
Blacks family#3D3D3F
Below: Valdani H211 (Blue Black), a dark, subdued black shade with hex #3D3D3F and RGB 61, 61, 63. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani H211
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 H211
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani H211
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani H211 (Blue Black) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani H211 (Blue Black) sits a hair from Valdani 2 (Charcoal) (ΔE 2.1) — 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 H211
Valdani threads that pair well with H211, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
ValdaniH211 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Valdani H211
Known as Blue Black, Valdani H211 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. The dramatic and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for crow motifs and gothic accents. Expect to see it used in shadow textures and outlines across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani H211 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani H211 is Blue Black — a dark black thread (hex #3D3D3F, RGB 61, 61, 63). It shows up most in wrought iron and night skies.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani H211?
The closest DMC match for Valdani H211 (Blue Black) is DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 80%) and DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark, 71%).
Which Valdani threads are close to H211?
The closest Valdani threads to H211 are 2 Charcoal (ΔE 2.1), P11 Aged Black (ΔE 3.53), and 41 Deep Forest Green (ΔE 3.67). These are useful substitutes when H211 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani H211 good for?
Valdani H211 (Blue Black) 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 H211.
Does Valdani H211 (Blue Black) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, H211 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.