M92 — Black & Indigo
Purples family#1E1826
Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) is a dark, muted purple shade with hex code #1E1826 and RGB values 30, 24, 38. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M92
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 M92
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M92
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) 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 M92
Valdani threads that pair well with M92, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
ValdaniM92 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Valdani M92
Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) is a dark, muted shade in the purples family with blue-violet tones. This thread brings a bold and brooding presence to projects featuring wisteria or amethyst tones. Look for it in charts that feature iris blooms or eggplant designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani M92 look like?
Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) is a dark shade in the purples family with hex #1E1826 and RGB 30, 24, 38. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring lavender fields and royal motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani M92?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 69%) and DMC 310 (Black, 46%).
What Valdani colors are similar to M92?
The closest Valdani threads to M92 are 873 Dusty Blue Dark (ΔE 5.5), O86 Ripened Plum (ΔE 5.83), and O524 Maroon Moss (ΔE 7.11). These are useful substitutes when M92 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani M92?
Reach for Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) when your project calls for lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details, elegant accents. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to M92.
Is Valdani M92 (Black & Indigo) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like M92 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.