O117 — Baby Blue very light
Blues family
Valdani O117 (Baby Blue very light) is a light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #B4CFDB and RGB values 180, 207, 219. 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 O117
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 O117
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O117
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 O117 (Baby Blue very 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 O117
Valdani threads that pair well with O117, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Valdani O117 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani O117
Known as Baby Blue very light, Valdani O117 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a gentle and approachable presence to projects featuring sapphire accents or porcelain patterns. Look for it in charts that feature hydrangea blooms or skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O117 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O117 is Baby Blue very light — a light blue thread (hex #B4CFDB, RGB 180, 207, 219). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O117?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O117 (Baby Blue very light) is DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 84%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 80%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O117?
The closest Valdani threads to O117 are 117 Antique Blue ultra (ΔE 4.06), M42 Delft Blue (ΔE 4.8), and 253 Pewter very light (ΔE 9.15). These are useful substitutes when O117 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O117 good for?
Valdani O117 (Baby Blue very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. 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 O117.
Does Valdani O117 (Baby Blue very light) 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.