168 — Deep Maroon
Browns family#91572F
Valdani 168 (Deep Maroon) is a medium-dark, vivid brown shade with hex code #91572F and RGB values 145, 87, 47. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 168
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 168
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 168
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 168
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Valdani 168 (Deep Maroon) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 168 (Deep Maroon) 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 168
Valdani threads that pair well with 168, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani168 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 168
Valdani 168 is the floss known as Deep Maroon: a vivid, medium-dark member of the browns family with warm chocolate tones. Its deep and vivid presence shines in horse designs and cinnamon motifs alike. Pull this thread for bark patterns or gingerbread themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 168 look like?
Valdani 168 (Deep Maroon) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #91572F and RGB 145, 87, 47. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 168?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 168 (Deep Maroon) is DMC 780 (Topaz ultra very dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 77%) and DMC 435 (Brown very light, 75%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 168?
The closest Valdani threads to 168 are 1297 Dusty Wheat Dark (ΔE 4.48), O513 Coffee Roast (ΔE 5.1), and 675 Rusty Gold (ΔE 6.45). These are useful substitutes when 168 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 168?
Reach for Valdani 168 (Deep Maroon) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 168.
Does Valdani 168 (Deep Maroon) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 168 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.