M93 — Silver Foam
Yellows family#BDBFAC
Looking up Valdani M93? It's Silver Foam, a light yellow shade (#BDBFAC / RGB 189, 191, 172). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani M93
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani M93
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 M93
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani M93
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani M93 (Silver Foam) 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 M93
Valdani threads that pair well with M93, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
ValdaniM93 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani M93
Meet Valdani M93, Silver Foam — a subdued, light thread in the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The shade reads as quiet and understated — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani M93 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani M93 is Silver Foam — a light yellow thread (hex #BDBFAC, RGB 189, 191, 172). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M93?
The closest DMC match for Valdani M93 (Silver Foam) is DMC 10 (Very Light Tender Green) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 75%) and DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light, 67%).
Which Valdani threads are close to M93?
The closest Valdani threads to M93 are 253 Light Blue Gray (ΔE 5.14), M1001 Vanilla Sky (ΔE 6.25), and O545 Primitive White (ΔE 7.17). These are useful substitutes when M93 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani M93 good for?
Valdani M93 (Silver Foam) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with M93.
Does Valdani M93 (Silver Foam) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like M93 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.