48 — Baby Pink Medium
Pinks family#E7839F
Valdani 48 (Baby Pink Medium) is a light, vivid pink shade with hex code #E7839F and RGB values 231, 131, 159. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 48
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 48
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 48
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 48
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 48 (Baby Pink Medium) 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 48
Valdani threads that pair well with 48, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani48 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 48
Valdani 48 (Baby Pink Medium) is a light, vivid shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a soft and lively presence to projects featuring ballet themes or baby projects. Look for it in charts that feature peony petals or flamingo designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 48 look like?
Valdani 48 (Baby Pink Medium) is a light shade in the pinks family with hex #E7839F and RGB 231, 131, 159. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring florals and skin tones.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 48?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 48 (Baby Pink Medium) is DMC 3354 (Dusty Rose light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 957 (Geranium pale, 79%) and DMC 894 (Carnation very light, 77%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 48?
The closest Valdani threads to 48 are 458 Pink Peony (ΔE 4.5), 52 Dusty Rose (ΔE 5.34), and 54 Dusty Rose Medium (ΔE 6.57). These are useful substitutes when 48 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 48?
Reach for Valdani 48 (Baby Pink Medium) when your project calls for florals, skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 48.
Does Valdani 48 (Baby Pink Medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 48 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.