1645 — Red Brown Dark
Reds family#462C29
Valdani 1645 — Red Brown Dark — has hex #462C29 and RGB 70, 44, 41. This dark, muted red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Valdani 1645
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1645
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 1645
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 1645
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1645 (Red Brown Dark) 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 173 (Rich Brown Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.72). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 1645
Valdani threads that pair well with 1645, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani1645 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 1645
Red Brown Dark (catalog code Valdani 1645) is a dark, muted shade from the reds family with true red tones. It has a dark and steady feel that suits hearts and holiday designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with bold accents or berries for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 1645?
Valdani 1645 is called Red Brown Dark. It's a dark red shade (hex #462C29, RGB 70, 44, 41) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 1645?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 1645 (Red Brown Dark) is DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark, 82%) and DMC 779 (Cocoa dark, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1645?
The closest Valdani threads to 1645 are 173 Rich Brown Dark (ΔE 2.72), 1644 Red Brown Medium Dark (ΔE 4.6), and O547 Burnt Chocolate (ΔE 5.04). These are useful substitutes when 1645 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1645?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1645 (Red Brown Dark) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 1645 (Red Brown Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1645 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.