O526 — Jade medium
Greens family
Need details on Valdani O526? This medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade (Jade medium) is hex #3A7C5A, RGB 58, 124, 90. 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 O526
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
Similar Valdani Colors to O526
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O526
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 O526 (Jade medium) 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 O526
Valdani threads that pair well with O526, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Valdani O526 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Valdani O526
Valdani O526 (Jade medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. With a deep and intense quality, this thread works beautifully in herb gardens and forest canopies. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani O526 look like?
Valdani O526 (Jade medium) is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #3A7C5A and RGB 58, 124, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani O526?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O526 (Jade medium) is DMC 562 (Jade medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark, 74%) and DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium, 72%).
What Valdani colors are similar to O526?
The closest Valdani threads to O526 are 822 Pistachio Green medium (ΔE 5.99), 24 Christmas Green bright (ΔE 7.45), and 823 Pistachio Green dark (ΔE 8.27). These are useful substitutes when O526 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani O526?
Reach for Valdani O526 (Jade medium) when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to O526.
Does Valdani O526 (Jade medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, O526 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.