JP9 — Celadon Green light
Greens family
Below: Valdani JP9 (Celadon Green light), a medium-light, muted green shade with hex #82AB96 and RGB 130, 171, 150. 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 JP9
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 JP9
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani JP9
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 JP9 (Celadon Green light) 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 JP9
Valdani threads that pair well with JP9, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Valdani JP9 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani JP9
Meet Valdani JP9, Celadon Green light — a muted, medium-light thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to foliage and nature scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday projects and landscape details in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani JP9 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani JP9 is Celadon Green light — a medium-light green thread (hex #82AB96, RGB 130, 171, 150). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani JP9?
The closest DMC match for Valdani JP9 (Celadon Green light) is DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3813 (Blue Green light, 84%) and DMC 503 (Blue Green medium, 71%).
Which Valdani threads are close to JP9?
The closest Valdani threads to JP9 are O556 Blue Green medium (ΔE 5.72), 821 Pistachio Green light (ΔE 8.09), and O543A Jade very light (ΔE 9.18). These are useful substitutes when JP9 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani JP9 good for?
Valdani JP9 (Celadon Green light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with JP9.
Does Valdani JP9 (Celadon Green light) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like JP9 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.