M80 — Distant Grass
Yellows family#BFB185
Valdani M80 (Distant Grass) is a medium-light, moderately saturated yellow shade with hex code #BFB185 and RGB values 191, 177, 133. 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.
About Valdani M80
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M80
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 M80
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M80
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 M80 (Distant Grass) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani M80 (Distant Grass) sits a hair from Valdani JP8 (Spring Leaves) (ΔE 2.05) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani M80
Valdani threads that pair well with M80, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
ValdaniM80 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani M80
Meet Valdani M80, Distant Grass — a moderately saturated, medium-light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its easygoing and clear presence shines in wheat fields and daffodils alike. Pull this thread for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani M80 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani M80 is Distant Grass — a medium-light yellow thread (hex #BFB185, RGB 191, 177, 133). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M80?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M80 (Distant Grass) is DMC 644 (Beige Grey medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium, 67%) and DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light, 66%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M80?
The closest Valdani threads to M80 are JP8 Spring Leaves (ΔE 2.05), O559 Watery Weed (ΔE 5.45), and O545 Primitive White (ΔE 6.83). These are useful substitutes when M80 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M80 good for?
Valdani M80 (Distant Grass) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with M80.
Does Valdani M80 (Distant Grass) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M80 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.