O117 — Dove Tail Grey
Light Grays family#9A9E9D
Valdani O117 (Dove Tail Grey) is a medium-light, subdued light gray shade with hex code #9A9E9D and RGB values 154, 158, 157. 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.
About Valdani O117
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O117
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 O117
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O117
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 O117 (Dove Tail Grey) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani O117 (Dove Tail Grey) sits a hair from Valdani 118 (Pearl Gray) (ΔE 2.32) — 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 O117
Valdani threads that pair well with O117, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
ValdaniO117 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Valdani O117
Known as Dove Tail Grey, Valdani O117 is a medium-light, subdued shade sitting in the light grays family. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring concrete textures or dusty surface highlights. Look for it in charts that feature pewter motifs or subtle shading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O117 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O117 is Dove Tail Grey — a medium-light light gray thread (hex #9A9E9D, RGB 154, 158, 157). It shows up most in fog and mist and silver accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O117?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O117 (Dove Tail Grey) is DMC 02 (Tin) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 72%) and DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 69%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O117?
The closest Valdani threads to O117 are 118 Pearl Gray (ΔE 2.32), O122 Sky Grey (ΔE 4.2), and O118 Shades Of Grey (ΔE 4.27). These are useful substitutes when O117 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O117 good for?
Valdani O117 (Dove Tail Grey) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring fog and mist, silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds. 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 O117.
Does Valdani O117 (Dove Tail Grey) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, O117 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.