JP12 — Seaside
Grays family#8B9597
Below: Valdani JP12 (Seaside), a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex #8B9597 and RGB 139, 149, 151. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani JP12
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 JP12
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani JP12
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani JP12 (Seaside) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Valdani JP12
Valdani threads that pair well with JP12, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
ValdaniJP12 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Valdani JP12
A medium-light, subdued entry in the grays family, Valdani JP12 carries the name Seaside. The gentle and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to slate textures and rabbit fur. Stitchers frequently choose it for shading and outlines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani JP12?
Valdani JP12 is called Seaside. It's a medium-light gray shade (hex #8B9597, RGB 139, 149, 151) in the grays family, commonly used for elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani JP12?
The closest DMC match for Valdani JP12 (Seaside) is DMC 927 (Grey Green light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 72%) and DMC 415 (Pearl Grey, 61%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani JP12?
The closest Valdani threads to JP12 are 118 Pearl Gray (ΔE 3.92), O117 Dove Tail Grey (ΔE 4.31), and O558 Blue Suave (ΔE 5.84). These are useful substitutes when JP12 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani JP12?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani JP12 (Seaside) for charts featuring elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani JP12 (Seaside) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like JP12 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.