62 — Salmon
Reds family
Valdani 62 (Salmon) is a medium-light, vivid red shade with hex code #E5787F and RGB values 229, 120, 127. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 62
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 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.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 62 (Salmon) 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.
Reds Family
Valdani 62 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 62
Valdani 62 (Salmon) is a medium-light, vivid shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. This thread brings a balanced and lively presence to projects featuring valentines or poppies. Look for it in charts that feature cardinal birds or apple motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 62 look like?
Valdani 62 (Salmon) is a medium-light shade in the reds family with hex #E5787F and RGB 229, 120, 127. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 62?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 62 (Salmon) is DMC 760 (Salmon) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 152 (Shell Pink medium light, 72%) and DMC 3733 (Dusty Rose, 72%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 62?
The closest Valdani threads to 62 are 46 Carnation light (ΔE 7.95), 68 Terra Cotta light (ΔE 11.08), and 71 Carnation medium (ΔE 11.32). These are useful substitutes when 62 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 62?
Reach for Valdani 62 (Salmon) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 62.
Does Valdani 62 (Salmon) 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.