73 — Peach Orange Dark
Reds family#E84623
Below: Valdani 73 (Peach Orange Dark), a medium, highly saturated red shade with hex #E84623 and RGB 232, 70, 35. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani 73
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 73
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 73
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 73
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, Valdani 73 (Peach Orange Dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 73 (Peach Orange Dark) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 73
Valdani threads that pair well with 73, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani73 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 73
Known as Peach Orange Dark, Valdani 73 is a medium, highly saturated shade sitting in the reds family with red-orange tones. The vibrant and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bold accents and berries. Expect to see it used in valentines and poppies across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 73 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 73 is Peach Orange Dark — a medium red thread (hex #E84623, RGB 232, 70, 35). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 73?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 73 (Peach Orange Dark) is DMC 946 (Burnt Orange medium) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 608 (Burnt Orange, 79%) and DMC 720 (Orange Spice dark, 76%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 73?
The closest Valdani threads to 73 are 204 Bright Orange Coral (ΔE 5.67), 721 Baked Pumpkin (ΔE 7.8), and 72 Peach Orange (ΔE 8.67). These are useful substitutes when 73 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 73 good for?
Valdani 73 (Peach Orange Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 73.
Does Valdani 73 (Peach Orange Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 73 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.