153 — Antique Gold
Yellows family#937A18
Valdani 153 — Antique Gold — has hex #937A18 and RGB 147, 122, 24. This medium-dark, vivid yellow 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 153
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 153
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 153
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 153
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Valdani 153 (Antique Gold) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 153 (Antique Gold) 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 153
Valdani threads that pair well with 153, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Valdani153 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Valdani 153
Meet Valdani 153, Antique Gold — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It pairs nicely in designs that call for lemon motifs or rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 153 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 153 is Antique Gold — a medium-dark yellow thread (hex #937A18, RGB 147, 122, 24). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 153?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 153 (Antique Gold) is DMC 733 (Olive Green medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 832 (Golden Olive, 73%) and DMC 371 (Mustard, 62%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 153?
The closest Valdani threads to 153 are O153 Golden Moss (ΔE 5.76), 152 Gold (ΔE 7.2), and 234 Khaki Olive (ΔE 8.8). These are useful substitutes when 153 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 153 good for?
Valdani 153 (Antique Gold) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 153.
Does Valdani 153 (Antique Gold) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 153 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.