50 — Magenta
Pinks family#C31250
Valdani 50 (Magenta) is a medium, highly saturated pink shade with hex code #C31250 and RGB values 195, 18, 80. Below you'll find the closest Gentle Art Sampler, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 50
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 50
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 50
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 50
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Valdani 50 (Magenta) 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 50 (Magenta) 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 50
Valdani threads that pair well with 50, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani50 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 50
Meet Valdani 50, Magenta — a highly saturated, medium thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its vibrant and steady presence shines in baby projects and peony petals alike. Pull this thread for flamingo designs or tulip blooms when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 50 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 50 is Magenta — a medium pink thread (hex #C31250, RGB 195, 18, 80). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 50?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 50 (Magenta) is DMC 601 (Cranberry dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 600 (Cranberry very dark, 77%) and DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 50?
The closest Valdani threads to 50 are 842 Old Rose Medium (ΔE 8.85), 82 Light Lilac (ΔE 10.26), and 49 Electric Pink (ΔE 10.68). These are useful substitutes when 50 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 50 good for?
Valdani 50 (Magenta) 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 50.
Does Valdani 50 (Magenta) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 50 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.