14 — Deep Rusty Orange
Browns family#B56D1D
Valdani 14 — Deep Rusty Orange — has hex #B56D1D and RGB 181, 109, 29. This medium, vivid brown 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.
About Valdani 14
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 14
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 14
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 14
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani 14 (Deep Rusty Orange) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 14 (Deep Rusty Orange) 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 14
Valdani threads that pair well with 14, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani14 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 14
A medium, vivid entry in the browns family, Valdani 14 carries the name Deep Rusty Orange with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is confident and warm, making it a popular choice for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for tree trunks or earth tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 14?
Valdani 14 is called Deep Rusty Orange. It's a medium brown shade (hex #B56D1D, RGB 181, 109, 29) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 14?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 14 (Deep Rusty Orange) is DMC 782 (Topaz dark (781)) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 78%) and DMC 680 (Old Gold dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 14?
The closest Valdani threads to 14 are 217 Pumpkin (ΔE 6.53), 675 Rusty Gold (ΔE 6.96), and V4 Golden Browns (ΔE 7.05). These are useful substitutes when 14 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 14?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 14 (Deep Rusty Orange) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 14 (Deep Rusty Orange) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 14 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.