1642 — Red Brown Medium Light
Reds family#703C34
Below: Valdani 1642 (Red Brown Medium Light), a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #703C34 and RGB 112, 60, 52. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1642
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 1642
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1642
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1642 (Red Brown Medium Light) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani M29 (Countryside), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.82). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 1642
Valdani threads that pair well with 1642, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani1642 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 1642
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, Valdani 1642 carries the name Red Brown Medium Light with red-orange tones. The steady and deep character of this shade lends itself well to barn scenes and tomato patterns. Stitchers frequently choose it for roses and hearts in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 1642?
Valdani 1642 is called Red Brown Medium Light. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #703C34, RGB 112, 60, 52) in the reds family, commonly used for valentines, poppies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 1642?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1642 (Red Brown Medium Light) is DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium, 94%) and DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1642?
The closest Valdani threads to 1642 are M29 Countryside (ΔE 2.82), 164 Red Brown (ΔE 3.81), and 1641 Red Brown Light (ΔE 4.5). These are useful substitutes when 1642 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1642?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1642 (Red Brown Medium Light) for charts featuring valentines, poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 1642 (Red Brown Medium Light) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 1642 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.