M26 — Green Grass
Greens family#487A49
Need details on Valdani M26? This medium-dark, muted green shade (Green Grass) is hex #487A49, RGB 72, 122, 73. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M26
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 M26
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M26
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani M26 (Green Grass) 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 M26
Valdani threads that pair well with M26, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
ValdaniM26 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani M26
Meet Valdani M26, Green Grass — a muted, medium-dark thread in the greens family with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, perfect for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani M26 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani M26 is Green Grass — a medium-dark green thread (hex #487A49, RGB 72, 122, 73). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M26?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M26 (Green Grass) is DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 76%) and DMC 562 (Jade medium, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M26?
The closest Valdani threads to M26 are 1252 Rich Green Dark (ΔE 6.07), M79 Explosion In Greens (ΔE 8.15), and 24 Fresh Grass (ΔE 8.53). These are useful substitutes when M26 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M26 good for?
Valdani M26 (Green Grass) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 M26.
Does Valdani M26 (Green Grass) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M26 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.