46 — Rich Pink
Oranges family#EAB5A2
Need details on Valdani 46? This light, vivid orange shade (Rich Pink) is hex #EAB5A2, RGB 234, 181, 162. 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.
About Valdani 46
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 46
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 46
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 46
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 46 (Rich Pink) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 46
Valdani threads that pair well with 46, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani46 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani 46
Known as Rich Pink, Valdani 46 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a gentle and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in seasonal designs and pumpkins. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring marigolds and fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 46 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 46 is Rich Pink — a light orange thread (hex #EAB5A2, RGB 234, 181, 162). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 46?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 46 (Rich Pink) is DMC 754 (Peach light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 950 (Desert Sand light, 82%) and DMC 967 (Apricot very light, 81%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 46?
The closest Valdani threads to 46 are M22 Peaches (ΔE 4.85), 45 Baby Pink Light (ΔE 5.88), and 62 Peach Rose Light (ΔE 5.88). These are useful substitutes when 46 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 46 good for?
Valdani 46 (Rich Pink) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 46.
Does Valdani 46 (Rich Pink) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 46 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.