P7 — Withered Blue
Blues family#3E4D77
Need details on Valdani P7? This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade (Withered Blue) is hex #3E4D77, RGB 62, 77, 119. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani P7
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 P7
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani P7
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani P7 (Withered Blue) 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 P7
Valdani threads that pair well with P7, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
ValdaniP7 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Valdani P7
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, Valdani P7 carries the name Withered Blue with true blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, perfect for nautical themes and winter scenes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani P7?
Valdani P7 is called Withered Blue. It's a medium-dark blue shade (hex #3E4D77, RGB 62, 77, 119) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani P7?
The closest DMC match for Valdani P7 (Withered Blue) is DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 161 (Grey Blue, 73%) and DMC 312 (Navy Blue light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani P7?
The closest Valdani threads to P7 are M5 Denim Blues (ΔE 3.9), 104 Deep Sapphire (ΔE 4.96), and 210 Sapphire (ΔE 5.65). These are useful substitutes when P7 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani P7?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani P7 (Withered Blue) for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani P7 (Withered Blue) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like P7 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.