71 — Peach Rose
Pinks family#EB937A
Valdani 71 — Peach Rose — has hex #EB937A and RGB 235, 147, 122. This medium-light, vivid pink thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Valdani 71
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 71
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 71
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 71
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani 71 (Peach Rose) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 71 (Peach Rose) 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 71
Valdani threads that pair well with 71, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani71 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 71
Peach Rose (catalog code Valdani 71) is a medium-light, vivid shade from the pinks family. It has a fresh and confident feel that suits skin tones and romantic motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with blush accents or cherry blossoms for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 71?
Valdani 71 is called Peach Rose. It's a medium-light pink shade (hex #EB937A, RGB 235, 147, 122) in the pinks family, commonly used for flamingo designs, tulip blooms, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 71?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 71 (Peach Rose) is DMC 758 (Terra Cotta very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3824 (Apricot light, 75%) and DMC 3771 (Terra Cotta ultra very light, 74%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 71?
The closest Valdani threads to 71 are S304 Coral Glow (ΔE 4.68), 861 Faded Rust Light (ΔE 7.02), and 62 Peach Rose Light (ΔE 9.39). These are useful substitutes when 71 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 71?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 71 (Peach Rose) for charts featuring flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 71 (Peach Rose) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 71 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.