1333 — Christmassy Red
Reds family#AB0E21
Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) is a medium-dark, highly saturated red shade with hex code #AB0E21 and RGB values 171, 14, 33. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1333
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 1333
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1333
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Valdani 76 (Christmas Red) is so near (ΔE 0.69), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 1333
Valdani threads that pair well with 1333, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani1333 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 1333
Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a deep and vivid presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 1333 look like?
Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #AB0E21 and RGB 171, 14, 33. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 1333?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 91%) and DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 81%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 1333?
The closest Valdani threads to 1333 are 76 Christmas Red (ΔE 0.69), 302 Rich Brick (ΔE 6.34), and 775 Turkey Red (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 1333 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 1333?
Reach for Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1333.
Does Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1333 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.