302 — Rich Brick
Reds family#943034
Below: Valdani 302 (Rich Brick), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #943034 and RGB 148, 48, 52. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 302
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 302
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 302
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 302 (Rich Brick) 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.
Because Valdani M66 (Raspberry Fizz) is so near (ΔE 2.09), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 302
Valdani threads that pair well with 302, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani302 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 302
Valdani 302 is the floss known as Rich Brick: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The deep and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to holiday designs and bold accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for berries and valentines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 302 look like?
Valdani 302 (Rich Brick) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #943034 and RGB 148, 48, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 302?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 302 (Rich Brick) is DMC 22 (Alizarin) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 85%) and DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta, 83%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 302?
The closest Valdani threads to 302 are M66 Raspberry Fizz (ΔE 2.09), 775 Turkey Red (ΔE 3.82), and 842 Old Rose Medium (ΔE 3.91). These are useful substitutes when 302 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 302?
Reach for Valdani 302 (Rich Brick) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 302.
Does Valdani 302 (Rich Brick) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 302 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.