13 — Rusty Orange
Oranges family#CB9319
Looking up Valdani 13? It's Rusty Orange, a medium orange shade (#CB9319 / RGB 203, 147, 25). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 13
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 13
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 13
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 13
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Valdani 13 (Rusty Orange) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 13 (Rusty Orange) 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 13
Valdani threads that pair well with 13, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani13 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani 13
Known as Rusty Orange, Valdani 13 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Expect a vibrant and steady look that suits fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 13 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 13 is Rusty Orange — a medium orange thread (hex #CB9319, RGB 203, 147, 25). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 13?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 13 (Rusty Orange) is DMC 3820 (Straw dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 69%) and DMC 3852 (Straw very dark, 65%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 13?
The closest Valdani threads to 13 are O12 Sunshine Glory (ΔE 4.04), 1315 Mustard Seed (ΔE 6.31), and V1 Orange Blossom (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 13 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 13 good for?
Valdani 13 (Rusty Orange) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 13.
Does Valdani 13 (Rusty Orange) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 13 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.