O565 — Icy Leaves
Yellows family#7C755F
Below: Valdani O565 (Icy Leaves), a medium, subdued yellow shade with hex #7C755F and RGB 124, 117, 95. 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 O565
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 O565
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani O565
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 O565 (Icy Leaves) 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 O565
Valdani threads that pair well with O565, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
ValdaniO565 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani O565
A medium, subdued entry in the yellows family, Valdani O565 carries the name Icy Leaves with warm gold tones. The steady and quiet character of this shade lends itself well to stars and honey themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for wheat fields and daffodils in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani O565?
Valdani O565 is called Icy Leaves. It's a medium yellow shade (hex #7C755F, RGB 124, 117, 95) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani O565?
The closest DMC match for Valdani O565 (Icy Leaves) is DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium, 73%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani O565?
The closest Valdani threads to O565 are P2 Olive Green (ΔE 3.75), O579 Faded Olive (ΔE 4.55), and 181 Olive Stone Dark (ΔE 5.13). These are useful substitutes when O565 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani O565?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani O565 (Icy Leaves) for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani O565 (Icy Leaves) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like O565 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.