145 — Mother Goose Dark
Reds family#5C484A
Looking up Valdani 145? It's Mother Goose Dark, a medium-dark red shade (#5C484A / RGB 92, 72, 74). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 145
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 145
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 145
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 145 (Mother Goose Dark) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 145
Valdani threads that pair well with 145, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani145 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 145
Valdani 145 (Mother Goose Dark) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a deep and grounded look that suits tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 145 look like?
Valdani 145 (Mother Goose Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #5C484A and RGB 92, 72, 74. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 145?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 145 (Mother Goose Dark) is DMC 3860 (Cocoa) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 69%) and DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa, 69%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 145?
The closest Valdani threads to 145 are 8103 Withered Mulberry Dark (ΔE 3.38), 172 Rich Medium Brown (ΔE 4.36), and 8121 Brown Black Light (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 145 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 145?
Reach for Valdani 145 (Mother Goose Dark) 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 145.
Does Valdani 145 (Mother Goose Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 145 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.