M80 — Khaki Green light
Yellows family
Valdani M80 (Khaki Green light) is a medium, muted yellow shade with hex code #A39F6A and RGB values 163, 159, 106. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M80
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
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 (Khaki Green 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 M80
Valdani threads that pair well with M80, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Valdani M80 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani M80
Meet Valdani M80, Khaki Green light — a muted, medium thread in the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. Its restrained and earthy 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 Khaki Green light — a medium yellow thread (hex #A39F6A, RGB 163, 159, 106). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M80?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M80 (Khaki Green light) is DMC 3013 (Khaki Green light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 372 (Mustard light, 73%) and DMC 3053 (Green Grey, 67%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M80?
The closest Valdani threads to M80 are O576 Beige Grey medium (ΔE 9.61), O543 Avocado Green ultra (ΔE 10.06), and 10 Golden Olive very light (ΔE 11.13). These are useful substitutes when M80 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M80 good for?
Valdani M80 (Khaki Green light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. 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 M80.
Does Valdani M80 (Khaki Green light) 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.