152 — Gold
Oranges family#AD892F
Looking up Valdani 152? It's Gold, a medium orange shade (#AD892F / RGB 173, 137, 47). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 152
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 152
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 152
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 152
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Valdani 152 (Gold) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 152 (Gold) 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 152
Valdani threads that pair well with 152, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani152 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani 152
Valdani 152 (Gold) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. Expect a rich and lively look that suits marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 152 look like?
Valdani 152 (Gold) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #AD892F and RGB 173, 137, 47. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 152?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 152 (Gold) is DMC 833 (Golden Olive light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 733 (Olive Green medium, 69%) and DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 64%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 152?
The closest Valdani threads to 152 are M81 Backyard Honeycomb (ΔE 6.04), 1315 Mustard Seed (ΔE 6.61), and P5 Tarnished Gold (ΔE 6.69). These are useful substitutes when 152 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 152?
Reach for Valdani 152 (Gold) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 152.
Does Valdani 152 (Gold) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 152 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.