M79 — Explosion In Greens
Teals family#1B6B45
Looking up Valdani M79? It's Explosion In Greens, a medium-dark teal shade (#1B6B45 / RGB 27, 107, 69). 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 M79
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 M79
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M79
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 M79 (Explosion In Greens) 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 M79
Valdani threads that pair well with M79, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
ValdaniM79 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Valdani M79
Meet Valdani M79, Explosion In Greens — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the teals family. The shade reads as intense and saturated — a go-to choice for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It also turns up in patterns built around turtle designs and mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani M79 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani M79 is Explosion In Greens — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #1B6B45, RGB 27, 107, 69). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M79?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M79 (Explosion In Greens) is DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 700 (Christmas Green bright, 83%) and DMC 699 (Christmas Green, 79%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M79?
The closest Valdani threads to M79 are 25 Christmas Green (ΔE 3.97), 1252 Rich Green Dark (ΔE 4.47), and M26 Green Grass (ΔE 8.15). These are useful substitutes when M79 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M79 good for?
Valdani M79 (Explosion In Greens) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. 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 M79.
Does Valdani M79 (Explosion In Greens) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M79 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.