1643 — Red Brown Medium
Reds family#5C2D2C
Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #5C2D2C and RGB values 92, 45, 44. 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.
About Valdani 1643
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1643
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 1643
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1643
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) 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.
Because Valdani O547 (Burnt Chocolate) is so near (ΔE 2.18), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 1643
Valdani threads that pair well with 1643, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani1643 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 1643
Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a deep and intense presence to projects featuring tomato patterns or roses. Look for it in charts that feature hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 1643 look like?
Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #5C2D2C and RGB 92, 45, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 1643?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 76%) and DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 72%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 1643?
The closest Valdani threads to 1643 are O547 Burnt Chocolate (ΔE 2.18), 1644 Red Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 3.33), and O523 Cherry Basket (ΔE 3.62). These are useful substitutes when 1643 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 1643?
Reach for Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1643.
Does Valdani 1643 (Red Brown Medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1643 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.