76 — Christmas Red medium
Pinks family
Valdani 76 — Christmas Red medium — has hex #9A0029 and RGB 154, 0, 41. This medium-dark, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 76
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 76
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 76
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 76 (Christmas Red medium) 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 76 (Christmas Red medium) 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 76
Valdani threads that pair well with 76, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani 76 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 76
Meet Valdani 76, Christmas Red medium — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 76 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 76 is Christmas Red medium — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #9A0029, RGB 154, 0, 41). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 76?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 76 (Christmas Red medium) is DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 82%) and DMC 816 (Garnet, 82%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 76?
The closest Valdani threads to 76 are 775 Garnet (ΔE 3.63), O534 Salmon very dark (ΔE 4.21), and O507 Terra Cotta very dark (ΔE 5.41). These are useful substitutes when 76 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 76 good for?
Valdani 76 (Christmas Red medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 76.
Does Valdani 76 (Christmas Red medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 76 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.