O19 — Spring Greens
Greens family#90AB47
Looking up Valdani O19? It's Spring Greens, a medium green shade (#90AB47 / RGB 144, 171, 71). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani O19
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O19
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 O19
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O19
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 O19 (Spring Greens) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani O19 (Spring Greens) sits a hair from Valdani 19 (Deep Lime) (ΔE 2.61) — 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 O19
Valdani threads that pair well with O19, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
ValdaniO19 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani O19
Meet Valdani O19, Spring Greens — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The shade reads as steady and rich — 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 O19 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O19 is Spring Greens — a medium green thread (hex #90AB47, RGB 144, 171, 71). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O19?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O19 (Spring Greens) is DMC 907 (Parrot Green light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright, 75%) and DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 72%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O19?
The closest Valdani threads to O19 are 19 Deep Lime (ΔE 2.61), 1262 Luminous Lime (ΔE 9.51), and O559 Watery Weed (ΔE 11.43). These are useful substitutes when O19 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O19 good for?
Valdani O19 (Spring Greens) 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 O19.
Does Valdani O19 (Spring Greens) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O19 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.