180 — Olive Stone Medium Deep
Browns family#8E7B6B
Need details on Valdani 180? This medium, subdued brown shade (Olive Stone Medium Deep) is hex #8E7B6B, RGB 142, 123, 107. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About Valdani 180
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 180
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 180
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 180
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani 180 (Olive Stone Medium Deep) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 180 (Olive Stone Medium Deep) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani 180 (Olive Stone Medium Deep) sits a hair from Valdani O178 (Tea Dyed Stone) (ΔE 0.87) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 180
Valdani threads that pair well with 180, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani180 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 180
Meet Valdani 180, Olive Stone Medium Deep — a subdued, medium thread in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and earthy, perfect for rustic designs and leather accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on horse designs and cinnamon motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 180 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 180 is Olive Stone Medium Deep — a medium brown thread (hex #8E7B6B, RGB 142, 123, 107). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 180?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 180 (Olive Stone Medium Deep) is DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 841 (Beige Brown light, 70%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 64%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 180?
The closest Valdani threads to 180 are O178 Tea Dyed Stone (ΔE 0.87), M23 Neutrals & Naturals (ΔE 2.46), and 181 Olive Stone Dark (ΔE 4.9). These are useful substitutes when 180 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 180 good for?
Valdani 180 (Olive Stone Medium Deep) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 180.
Does Valdani 180 (Olive Stone Medium Deep) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 180 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.