775 — Turkey Red
Reds family#931A2E
Below: Valdani 775 (Turkey Red), a medium-dark, vivid red shade with hex #931A2E and RGB 147, 26, 46. 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.
About Valdani 775
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 775
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 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 (Turkey Red) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 775 (Turkey Red) 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.
Because Valdani M66 (Raspberry Fizz) is so near (ΔE 2.12), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 775
Valdani threads that pair well with 775, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani775 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 775
Valdani 775 is the floss known as Turkey Red: 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 (Turkey Red) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #931A2E and RGB 147, 26, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 775?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 775 (Turkey Red) is DMC 304 (Christmas Red medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 816 (Garnet, 87%) and DMC 498 (Christmas Red dark, 83%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 775?
The closest Valdani threads to 775 are M66 Raspberry Fizz (ΔE 2.12), 302 Rich Brick (ΔE 3.82), and M43 Vibrant Reds (ΔE 4.87). These are useful substitutes when 775 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 775?
Reach for Valdani 775 (Turkey Red) 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 (Turkey Red) 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.