76 — Christmas Red
Reds family#AA0B1E
Valdani 76 — Christmas Red — has hex #AA0B1E and RGB 170, 11, 30. This medium-dark, highly saturated red 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.
About Valdani 76
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 76
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 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) 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) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani 76 (Christmas Red) sits a hair from Valdani 1333 (Christmassy Red) (ΔE 0.69) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 76
Valdani threads that pair well with 76, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani76 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 76
Meet Valdani 76, Christmas Red — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for apple motifs or ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 76 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 76 is Christmas Red — a medium-dark red thread (hex #AA0B1E, RGB 170, 11, 30). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 76?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 76 (Christmas Red) is DMC 817 (Coral Red very dark) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 321 (Christmas Red, 88%) and DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 78%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 76?
The closest Valdani threads to 76 are 1333 Christmassy Red (ΔE 0.69), 302 Rich Brick (ΔE 6.7), and M43 Vibrant Reds (ΔE 6.97). These are useful substitutes when 76 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 76 good for?
Valdani 76 (Christmas Red) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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) 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.