200 — Dark Chocolate
Browns family#493C36
Need details on Valdani 200? This dark, subdued brown shade (Dark Chocolate) is hex #493C36, RGB 73, 60, 54. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 200
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 200
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 200
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 200 (Dark Chocolate) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani 200 (Dark Chocolate) sits a hair from Valdani H212 (Faded Brown) (ΔE 1.08) — 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 200
Valdani threads that pair well with 200, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani200 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 200
Known as Dark Chocolate, Valdani 200 is a dark, subdued shade sitting in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. With a dramatic and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in warm outlines and wooden textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring coffee themes and rustic designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 200 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 200 is Dark Chocolate — a dark brown thread (hex #493C36, RGB 73, 60, 54). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 200?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 200 (Dark Chocolate) is DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 09 (Very Dark Cocoa, 81%) and DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 76%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 200?
The closest Valdani threads to 200 are H212 Faded Brown (ΔE 1.08), 199 Dark Olive Green (ΔE 3), and P12 Brown (ΔE 4.19). These are useful substitutes when 200 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 200 good for?
Valdani 200 (Dark Chocolate) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 200.
Does Valdani 200 (Dark Chocolate) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 200 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.