Valdani Perle Cotton

159 — Rosewood medium

Reds family

Need details on Valdani 159? This medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade (Rosewood medium) is hex #753D36, RGB 117, 61, 54. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex

#753D36

RGB

117, 61, 54

HSL

7°, 37%, 34%

Lab

32.7, 23.6, 15.2

Lightness

34%

Dark

Saturation

37%

Muted

Hue

7°

Family

Reds

Brand Equivalents for Valdani 159

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Valdani 159 Rosewood medium

Sullivans

Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 73% Approx

Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark 45147 71% Approx

Cocoa 45458 67% Approx

Rosewood Medium 45456 65% Approx

Mocha Beige Dark 45460 61% Fair

Cosmo

3311 82% Good 426 81% Good 130 74% Approx 2310 66% Approx 466 66% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Used Brick 92% Good Almost Auburn 92% Good Calico Kitty 90% Good Colonial Rose 89% Good Barn Door 84% Good

Weeks Dye Works

Lancaster Red 1333 78% Approx Williamsburg Red 3850 74% Approx Hazelnut 2237 68% Approx Cranberry Ice 1323 68% Approx Raspberry Tart (obso 1337 67% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Acorn 0111 84% Good Brown Bear 1191 84% Good Cherry Bark 1120 34% Fair Loganberry 0892 33% Fair Currant 0312 33% Fair

Crescent Colours

Wild Berries 177 78% Approx

Used Brick 090 65% Approx

Apple Fritter 091 63% Fair

Manor Red 101 63% Fair

Razzleberry 161 61% Fair

Similar Valdani Colors to 159

Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Valdani 159 Rosewood medium

Terra Cotta dark Valdani P1 Noticeable ΔE 6.28 Terra Cotta very dark Valdani O507 Noticeable ΔE 7.15 Shell Pink very dark Valdani O78 Noticeable ΔE 7.47 Antique Mauve dark Valdani 883 Noticeable ΔE 7.49 Golden Brown dark Valdani H201 Noticeable ΔE 7.59 Rosewood dark Valdani M90 Noticeable ΔE 8.3 Terra Cotta Valdani 812 Noticeable ΔE 8.63 Cocoa dark Valdani 171 Noticeable ΔE 9.32

Working with Valdani 159

On white fabric

8.5:1

On dark fabric

2.5:1

Temperature

warm

Closest to

plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 159 (Rosewood medium) 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 159

Valdani threads that pair well with 159, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast

159

832 Turquoise very dark

Analogous

Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions

159

154 Golden Olive very dark 883 Antique Mauve dark

Triadic

Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced

159

O560 Forest Green very dark 210 Blue dark

Monochromatic

Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

159

863 Desert Sand very dark H206 Terra Cotta very light 58 Apricot very light

Reds Family

Valdani 159 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

159 Rosewood medium 159 812 Terra Cotta 812 O522 Dusty Rose ultra dark O522 P8 Antique Mauve dark P8 O534 Salmon very dark O534 P1 Terra Cotta dark P1 883 Antique Mauve dark 883 O507 Terra Cotta very dark O507 775 Garnet 775 O78 Shell Pink very dark O78 171 Cocoa dark 171

About Valdani 159

Meet Valdani 159, Rosewood medium — a moderately saturated, medium-dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as rich and grounded, perfect for roses and hearts. It blends comfortably into projects centered on holiday designs and bold accents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Valdani 159 — what color is it?

The color of Valdani 159 is Rosewood medium — a medium-dark red thread (hex #753D36, RGB 117, 61, 54). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 159?

The closest DMC match for Valdani 159 (Rosewood medium) is DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark, 94%) and DMC 918 (Red Copper dark, 72%).

Which Valdani threads are close to 159?

The closest Valdani threads to 159 are P1 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 6.28), O507 Terra Cotta very dark (ΔE 7.15), and O78 Shell Pink very dark (ΔE 7.47). These are useful substitutes when 159 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Valdani 159 good for?

Valdani 159 (Rosewood medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. 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 159.

Does Valdani 159 (Rosewood medium) vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 159 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.

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