Valdani Perle Cotton

M93 — Fern Green

Greens family

Looking up Valdani M93? It's Fern Green, a medium green shade (#727D5F / RGB 114, 125, 95). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#727D5F
RGB
114, 125, 95
HSL
82°, 14%, 43%
Lab
50.8, -9.8, 15.0
Lightness
43%
Medium
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
82°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Valdani M93

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Valdani M93 Fern Green

Sullivans

Green Grey Medium 45332 75% Approx
Brown Grey Medium 45320 74% Approx
Pine Green 45350 71% Approx
Fern Green 45118 70% Approx
Pistachio Green Medium 45061 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Poblano Pepper 069 76% Approx
Weeping Willow 162 70% Approx
Barrel Cactus 031 56% Fair
Shamrock 028 56% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 56% Fair

Similar Valdani Colors to M93

Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Valdani M93 Fern Green
Pistachio Green medium Valdani 822 Noticeable ΔE 7.59 Forest Green medium Valdani 19 Noticeable ΔE 9.5 Beaver Grey medium Valdani M47 Noticeable ΔE 9.82 Avocado Green light Valdani 18 Noticeable ΔE 10.57 Beaver Grey very dark Valdani 180 Noticeable ΔE 11.76 Blue Green medium Valdani O556 Noticeable ΔE 12.5 Moss Green Valdani JP8 Noticeable ΔE 12.57 Jade medium Valdani O526 Noticeable ΔE 12.82

Working with Valdani M93

On white fabric
4.4:1
On dark fabric
4.8:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Valdani M93 (Fern Green) 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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
M93
8101 Antique Violet light
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
M93
822 Pistachio Green medium P3 Mocha Brown medium
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
M93
O550 Turquoise dark JP6 Cocoa light
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
M93
199 Avocado Green dark O556 Blue Green medium 8A Yellow Green very light

Greens Family

Valdani M93 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

M93 Fern Green M93 O543A Jade very light O543A 1262 Forest Green light 1262 JP9 Celadon Green light JP9 O556 Blue Green medium O556 821 Pistachio Green light 821 822 Pistachio Green medium 822 19 Forest Green medium 19 O526 Jade medium O526 O19 Parrot Green medium O19 18 Avocado Green light 18

About Valdani M93

Meet Valdani M93, Fern Green — a subdued, medium thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The shade reads as restrained and earthy — a go-to choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around shamrock designs and frog patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Valdani M93 — what color is it?

The color of Valdani M93 is Fern Green — a medium green thread (hex #727D5F, RGB 114, 125, 95). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.

What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani M93?

The closest DMC match for Valdani M93 (Fern Green) is DMC 522 (Fern Green) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3052 (Green Grey medium, 84%) and DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 63%).

Which Valdani threads are close to M93?

The closest Valdani threads to M93 are 822 Pistachio Green medium (ΔE 7.59), 19 Forest Green medium (ΔE 9.5), and M47 Beaver Grey medium (ΔE 9.82). These are useful substitutes when M93 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Valdani M93 good for?

Valdani M93 (Fern Green) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 M93.

Does Valdani M93 (Fern Green) 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.

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