Name: Catherine
Message: I have egyptian cotton towels that are currently turquoise and I'd like to dye them a darker shade of blue using a washing machine. I'd like a color that would go better with the dark periwinkle walls and white trim in the bathroom. What type of dye and color would you suggest? Thanks.

I would recommend only fiber reactive dye, not all-purpose dye, for the greatest washfastness and ease of use. You may be able to find Dylon Cold Water Dye in your local fabric store, or you can mail-order Procion MX type dye from any of the dye suppliers around the world listed on my Sources for Dyeing Supplies page. You will also need soda ash and salt, to follow the easy Washing Machine Dyeing instructions. 

I think your best choice would probably be to use a nice dark navy blue to tone down your turquoise towels; or, you could mix dark navy blue with a purplish color to combine with the turquoise to make a color that is closer to your periwinkle.

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