149 — Luminous Beige Dark
Oranges family#C1945F
Valdani 149 (Luminous Beige Dark) is a medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade with hex code #C1945F and RGB values 193, 148, 95. 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 149
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 149
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 149
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani 149 (Luminous Beige Dark) 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 149 (Luminous Beige Dark) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani 149 (Luminous Beige Dark) sits a hair from Valdani 852 (Antique Gold Medium) (ΔE 3.07) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 149
Valdani threads that pair well with 149, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani149 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani 149
Known as Luminous Beige Dark, Valdani 149 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a easygoing and clear presence to projects featuring seasonal designs or pumpkins. Look for it in charts that feature marigolds or fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 149 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 149 is Luminous Beige Dark — a medium-light orange thread (hex #C1945F, RGB 193, 148, 95). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 149?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 149 (Luminous Beige Dark) is DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 437 (Tan light, 80%) and DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 75%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 149?
The closest Valdani threads to 149 are 852 Antique Gold Medium (ΔE 3.07), P5 Tarnished Gold (ΔE 4.82), and JP2 Spun Gold (ΔE 5.25). These are useful substitutes when 149 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 149 good for?
Valdani 149 (Luminous Beige Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 149.
Does Valdani 149 (Luminous Beige Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 149 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.