1645 — Coffee Brown ultra dk
Reds family
Valdani 1645 — Coffee Brown ultra dk — has hex #3D2923 and RGB 61, 41, 35. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 1645
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
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.
Because it is so deep, Valdani 1645 (Coffee Brown ultra dk) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 1645 (Coffee Brown ultra dk) 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 1644 (Beige Brown very dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.33). 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
Valdani 1645 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 1645
Coffee Brown ultra dk (catalog code Valdani 1645) is a dark, muted shade from the reds family with red-orange 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 Coffee Brown ultra dk. It's a dark red shade (hex #3D2923, RGB 61, 41, 35) 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 (Coffee Brown ultra dk) is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 89%) and DMC 838 (Beige Brown very dark, 88%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 1645?
The closest Valdani threads to 1645 are 1644 Beige Brown very dark (ΔE 2.33), 171 Cocoa dark (ΔE 6.83), and 1643 Mocha Brown dark (ΔE 8.04). These are useful substitutes when 1645 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 1645?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 1645 (Coffee Brown ultra dk) 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.
Is Valdani 1645 (Coffee Brown ultra dk) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 1645 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.