O561 — Shimmering Denim
Grays family#858496
Valdani O561 (Shimmering Denim) is a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex code #858496 and RGB values 133, 132, 150. 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 O561
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 O561
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O561
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 O561 (Shimmering Denim) 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 O561
Valdani threads that pair well with O561, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
ValdaniO561 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Valdani O561
Meet Valdani O561, Shimmering Denim — a subdued, medium-light thread in the grays family. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in shading and outlines alike. Pull this thread for urban scenes or neutral backgrounds when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani O561 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani O561 is Shimmering Denim — a medium-light gray thread (hex #858496, RGB 133, 132, 150). It shows up most in industrial designs and wolf patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani O561?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O561 (Shimmering Denim) is DMC 318 (Steel Grey light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry, 62%) and DMC 28 (Medium Light Eggplant, 56%).
Which Valdani threads are close to O561?
The closest Valdani threads to O561 are M46 Denim Light (ΔE 5.89), 120 Medium Gray (ΔE 6.47), and O516 Lavender Blue (ΔE 8.19). These are useful substitutes when O561 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani O561 good for?
Valdani O561 (Shimmering Denim) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents, slate textures. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with O561.
Does Valdani O561 (Shimmering Denim) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O561 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.