62 — Peach Rose Light
Oranges family#DCA98A
Valdani 62 (Peach Rose Light) is a light, vivid orange shade with hex code #DCA98A and RGB values 220, 169, 138. 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 62
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 62
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 62
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 62
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Valdani 62 (Peach Rose Light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 62 (Peach Rose 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 62
Valdani threads that pair well with 62, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Valdani62 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Valdani 62
Valdani 62 (Peach Rose Light) is a light, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a soft and lively presence to projects featuring marigolds or fall wreaths. Look for it in charts that feature citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 62 look like?
Valdani 62 (Peach Rose Light) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #DCA98A and RGB 220, 169, 138. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 62?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 62 (Peach Rose Light) is DMC 950 (Desert Sand light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 945 (Tawny medium, 82%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 76%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 62?
The closest Valdani threads to 62 are 69 Blush (ΔE 5.06), 148 Luminous Beige Medium (ΔE 5.66), and 46 Rich Pink (ΔE 5.88). These are useful substitutes when 62 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 62?
Reach for Valdani 62 (Peach Rose Light) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 62.
Does Valdani 62 (Peach Rose Light) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 62 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.