49 — Electric Pink
Pinks family#DD387B
Looking up Valdani 49? It's Electric Pink, a medium pink shade (#DD387B / RGB 221, 56, 123). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 49
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 49
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 49
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, Valdani 49 (Electric Pink) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 49 (Electric 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 49
Valdani threads that pair well with 49, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani49 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 49
Meet Valdani 49, Electric Pink — a vivid, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. The shade reads as vibrant and steady — a go-to choice for baby projects and peony petals. It also turns up in patterns built around flamingo designs and tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 49 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 49 is Electric Pink — a medium pink thread (hex #DD387B, RGB 221, 56, 123). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 49?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 49 (Electric Pink) is DMC 602 (Cranberry medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3805 (Cyclamen Pink, 76%) and DMC 961 (Dusty Rose dark, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 49?
The closest Valdani threads to 49 are O522 Raspberry (ΔE 6.27), V16 Violette Di Parma (ΔE 9.27), and 841 Old Rose Light (ΔE 10.17). These are useful substitutes when 49 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 49 good for?
Valdani 49 (Electric Pink) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. 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 49.
Does Valdani 49 (Electric Pink) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 49 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.