54 — Mauve
Pinks family
Below: Valdani 54 (Mauve), a medium, moderately saturated pink shade with hex #B13D64 and RGB 177, 61, 100. 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 54
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
Similar Valdani Colors to 54
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 54
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 54 (Mauve) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 54
Valdani threads that pair well with 54, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani 54 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 54
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the pinks family, Valdani 54 carries the name Mauve with rose pink tones. The balanced and warm character of this shade lends itself well to cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds. Stitchers frequently choose it for florals and skin tones in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 54?
Valdani 54 is called Mauve. It's a medium pink shade (hex #B13D64, RGB 177, 61, 100) in the pinks family, commonly used for ballet themes, baby projects, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 54?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 54 (Mauve) is DMC 3687 (Mauve) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3804 (Cyclamen Pink dark, 77%) and DMC 3731 (Dusty Rose very dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 54?
The closest Valdani threads to 54 are M14 Cranberry dark (ΔE 5.48), O522 Dusty Rose ultra dark (ΔE 7.68), and M66 Raspberry medium (ΔE 8.5). These are useful substitutes when 54 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 54?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 54 (Mauve) for charts featuring ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 54 (Mauve) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 54 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.