146 — Beige Brown ultra
Oranges family
Valdani 146 — Beige Brown ultra — has hex #E5C7AD and RGB 229, 199, 173. This light, vivid orange 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 146
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 146
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 146
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Valdani 146 (Beige Brown ultra) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 146 (Beige Brown ultra) 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 146
Valdani threads that pair well with 146, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani 146 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani 146
Meet Valdani 146, Beige Brown ultra — a vivid, light thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is gentle and clear, making it a popular choice for autumn leaves and sunsets. It pairs nicely in designs that call for warm accents or seasonal designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 146 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 146 is Beige Brown ultra — a light orange thread (hex #E5C7AD, RGB 229, 199, 173). It shows up most in citrus motifs and fox designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 146?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 146 (Beige Brown ultra) is DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 20 (Shrimp, 82%) and DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 78%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 146?
The closest Valdani threads to 146 are 5 Ecru (ΔE 7.9), 6 Beige Grey light (ΔE 9.41), and JP2 Tan very light (ΔE 9.99). These are useful substitutes when 146 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 146 good for?
Valdani 146 (Beige Brown ultra) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 146.
Does Valdani 146 (Beige Brown ultra) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 146 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.