O516 — Lavender Blue
Blues family#6F718C
Valdani O516 (Lavender Blue) is a medium, subdued blue shade with hex code #6F718C and RGB values 111, 113, 140. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani O516
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 O516
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O516
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani O516 (Lavender Blue) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani O516
Valdani threads that pair well with O516, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
ValdaniO516 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani O516
Valdani O516 is the floss known as Lavender Blue: a subdued, medium member of the blues family with true blue tones. Its warm and grounded presence shines in whale designs and sapphire accents alike. Pull this thread for porcelain patterns or hydrangea blooms when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani O516 look like?
Valdani O516 (Lavender Blue) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #6F718C and RGB 111, 113, 140. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani O516?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O516 (Lavender Blue) is DMC 160 (Grey Blue medium) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 65%) and DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 61%).
What Valdani colors are similar to O516?
The closest Valdani threads to O516 are O562 Horizon Storm (ΔE 7.25), O561 Shimmering Denim (ΔE 8.19), and M68 Blue Clouds (ΔE 8.39). These are useful substitutes when O516 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani O516?
Reach for Valdani O516 (Lavender Blue) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to O516.
Does Valdani O516 (Lavender Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O516 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.