M46 — Denim Light
Blues family#7A8494
Below: Valdani M46 (Denim Light), a medium, subdued blue shade with hex #7A8494 and RGB 122, 132, 148. 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.
About Valdani M46
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M46
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 M46
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M46
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 M46 (Denim 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 M46
Valdani threads that pair well with M46, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
ValdaniM46 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani M46
Meet Valdani M46, Denim Light — a subdued, medium thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. The restrained and earthy character of this shade lends itself well to skies and water. Stitchers frequently choose it for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani M46 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani M46 is Denim Light — a medium blue thread (hex #7A8494, RGB 122, 132, 148). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M46?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M46 (Denim Light) is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 69%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 55%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M46?
The closest Valdani threads to M46 are M68 Blue Clouds (ΔE 4.58), O561 Shimmering Denim (ΔE 5.89), and 120 Medium Gray (ΔE 6.6). These are useful substitutes when M46 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M46 good for?
Valdani M46 (Denim Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with M46.
Does Valdani M46 (Denim Light) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M46 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.