775 — Garnet
Reds family
Below: Valdani 775 (Garnet), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #89132C and RGB 137, 19, 44. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 775
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 775
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 775
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like Valdani 775 (Garnet) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 775 (Garnet) 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 775
Valdani threads that pair well with 775, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani 775 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 775
Valdani 775 is the floss known as Garnet: a vivid, medium-dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The deep and vivid character of this shade lends itself well to apple motifs and ladybug designs. Stitchers frequently choose it for barn scenes and tomato patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 775 look like?
Valdani 775 (Garnet) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #89132C and RGB 137, 19, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 775?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 775 (Garnet) is DMC 816 (Garnet) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 91%) and DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium, 82%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 775?
The closest Valdani threads to 775 are 76 Christmas Red medium (ΔE 3.63), O507 Terra Cotta very dark (ΔE 4.06), and O78 Shell Pink very dark (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 775 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 775?
Reach for Valdani 775 (Garnet) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 775.
Does Valdani 775 (Garnet) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 775 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.