M24 — Sky Blue
Blues family
Looking up Valdani M24? It's Sky Blue, a medium-light blue shade (#78B1C8 / RGB 120, 177, 200). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M24
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 M24
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M24
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 M24 (Sky Blue) 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 M24
Valdani threads that pair well with M24, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani M24 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani M24
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, Valdani M24 carries the name Sky Blue with sky blue tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani M24?
Valdani M24 is called Sky Blue. It's a medium-light blue shade (hex #78B1C8, RGB 120, 177, 200) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani M24?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M24 (Sky Blue) is DMC 519 (Sky Blue) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 827 (Blue very light, 80%) and DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani M24?
The closest Valdani threads to M24 are M42 Delft Blue (ΔE 7.63), O558 Delft Blue pale (ΔE 7.63), and M93A Turquoise light (ΔE 8.18). These are useful substitutes when M24 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani M24?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani M24 (Sky Blue) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. 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 M24 (Sky Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M24 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.