58 — Apricot very light
Reds family
Need details on Valdani 58? This light, highly saturated red shade (Apricot very light) is hex #FFBEA9, RGB 255, 190, 169. Cross-brand equivalents in Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 58
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 58
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 58
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Valdani 58 (Apricot very light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 58 (Apricot very light) 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 58
Valdani threads that pair well with 58, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani 58 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 58
Valdani 58 is the floss known as Apricot very light: a highly saturated, light member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and lively, perfect for holiday designs and bold accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on berries and valentines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 58 look like?
Valdani 58 (Apricot very light) is a light shade in the reds family with hex #FFBEA9 and RGB 255, 190, 169. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 58?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 58 (Apricot very light) is DMC 967 (Apricot very light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 754 (Peach light, 81%) and DMC 225 (Shell Pink ultra very light, 70%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 58?
The closest Valdani threads to 58 are JP4 Shell Pink ultra very light (ΔE 5.9), 69 Peach (ΔE 6.34), and JP7 Terra Cotta ultra (ΔE 9.86). These are useful substitutes when 58 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 58?
Reach for Valdani 58 (Apricot very light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 58.
Does Valdani 58 (Apricot very light) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 58 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.