M28 — Harvest
Yellows family#BFAA52
Valdani M28 (Harvest) is a medium, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #BFAA52 and RGB values 191, 170, 82. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M28
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 M28
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M28
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani M28 (Harvest) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M28
Valdani threads that pair well with M28, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
ValdaniM28 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani M28
Valdani M28 is the floss known as Harvest: a moderately saturated, medium member of the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its rich and warm presence shines in lemon motifs and rubber duck designs alike. Pull this thread for bumblebee patterns or canary themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani M28 look like?
Valdani M28 (Harvest) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #BFAA52 and RGB 191, 170, 82. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani M28?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M28 (Harvest) is DMC 734 (Olive Green light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light, 79%) and DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 77%).
What Valdani colors are similar to M28?
The closest Valdani threads to M28 are V106 Antique Golds (ΔE 6.19), M81 Backyard Honeycomb (ΔE 6.58), and O559 Watery Weed (ΔE 7.21). These are useful substitutes when M28 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani M28?
Reach for Valdani M28 (Harvest) when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to M28.
Does Valdani M28 (Harvest) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M28 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.