1222 — Lavender medium
Pinks family
Valdani 1222 — Lavender medium — has hex #BE91CD and RGB 190, 145, 205. This medium-light, moderately saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1222
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 1222
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1222
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 1222 (Lavender medium) 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 1222
Valdani threads that pair well with 1222, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani 1222 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 1222
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, Valdani 1222 carries the name Lavender medium with orchid-toned tones. Its tone is steady and approachable, making it a popular choice for cherry blossoms and ballet themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for baby projects or peony petals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 1222?
Valdani 1222 is called Lavender medium. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #BE91CD, RGB 190, 145, 205) in the pinks family, commonly used for rose buds, florals, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 1222?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1222 (Lavender medium) is DMC 210 (Lavender medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 83%) and DMC 153 (Violet very light, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1222?
The closest Valdani threads to 1222 are 881 Violet light (ΔE 3.33), 44 Violet very light (ΔE 7.54), and 45 Plum ultra light (ΔE 8.19). These are useful substitutes when 1222 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1222?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1222 (Lavender medium) for charts featuring rose buds, florals, skin tones, romantic motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 1222 (Lavender medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1222 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.