O31 — Tealish Blue
Grays family#6F7F84
Below: Valdani O31 (Tealish Blue), a medium, subdued gray shade with hex #6F7F84 and RGB 111, 127, 132. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O31
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 O31
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O31
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani O31 (Tealish Blue) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O31
Valdani threads that pair well with O31, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
ValdaniO31 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Valdani O31
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, Valdani O31 carries the name Tealish Blue. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to castle walls and elephant motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for cobblestone paths and industrial designs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O31?
Valdani O31 is called Tealish Blue. It's a medium gray shade (hex #6F7F84, RGB 111, 127, 132) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O31?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O31 (Tealish Blue) is DMC 169 (Pewter light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 926 (Grey Green medium, 72%) and DMC 318 (Steel Grey light, 57%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O31?
The closest Valdani threads to O31 are M46 Denim Light (ΔE 7.52), JP12 Seaside (ΔE 8.61), and M31 Monochrome (ΔE 8.71). These are useful substitutes when O31 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O31?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O31 (Tealish Blue) for charts featuring rabbit fur, shading, outlines, urban scenes. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani O31 (Tealish Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O31 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.