O122 — Sky Grey
Light Grays family#A8A6A2
Need details on Valdani O122? This medium-light, subdued light gray shade (Sky Grey) is hex #A8A6A2, RGB 168, 166, 162. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O122
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 O122
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O122
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani O122 (Sky Grey) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani O118 (Shades Of Grey), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.29). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O122
Valdani threads that pair well with O122, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
ValdaniO122 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Valdani O122
Sky Grey (catalog code Valdani O122) is a medium-light, subdued shade from the light grays family. With a gentle and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in metallic effects and winter themes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring stone textures and fog and mist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O122?
Valdani O122 is called Sky Grey. It's a medium-light light gray shade (hex #A8A6A2, RGB 168, 166, 162) in the light grays family, commonly used for mouse designs, concrete textures, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O122?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O122 (Sky Grey) is DMC 02 (Tin) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 71%) and DMC 168 (Pewter very light, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O122?
The closest Valdani threads to O122 are O118 Shades Of Grey (ΔE 2.29), JP11 Heavenly Hue (ΔE 3.34), and 122 Light Medium Gray (ΔE 4.15). These are useful substitutes when O122 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O122?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O122 (Sky Grey) for charts featuring mouse designs, concrete textures, dusty surface highlights, pewter motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani O122 (Sky Grey) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, O122 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.