O39 — Forest Greens
Greens family#32483A
Valdani O39 — Forest Greens — has hex #32483A and RGB 50, 72, 58. This dark, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O39
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 O39
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O39
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 O39 (Forest Greens) 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 O39
Valdani threads that pair well with O39, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
ValdaniO39 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani O39
Meet Valdani O39, Forest Greens — a muted, dark thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its tone is dramatic and quiet, making it a popular choice for foliage and nature scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday projects or landscape details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O39 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O39 is Forest Greens — a dark green thread (hex #32483A, RGB 50, 72, 58). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O39?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O39 (Forest Greens) is DMC 520 (Fern Green dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 319 (Pistachio Green very dark, 78%) and DMC 501 (Blue Green dark, 76%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O39?
The closest Valdani threads to O39 are 39 Forest Green (ΔE 4.21), 341 Dark Teal (ΔE 6.38), and H203 Blackened Teal (ΔE 6.66). These are useful substitutes when O39 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O39 good for?
Valdani O39 (Forest Greens) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with O39.
Does Valdani O39 (Forest Greens) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O39 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.