78 — Rusty Burgundy Dark
Reds family#4E191F
Below: Valdani 78 (Rusty Burgundy Dark), a dark, vivid red shade with hex #4E191F and RGB 78, 25, 31. 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 78
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 78
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 78
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 78
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 78 (Rusty Burgundy Dark) 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 O78 (Aged Wine) is so near (ΔE 1.53), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 78
Valdani threads that pair well with 78, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani78 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 78
Valdani 78 is the floss known as Rusty Burgundy Dark: a vivid, dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. The bold and saturated 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 78 look like?
Valdani 78 (Rusty Burgundy Dark) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #4E191F and RGB 78, 25, 31. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 78?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 78 (Rusty Burgundy Dark) is DMC 814 (Garnet dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark, 79%) and DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 78%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 78?
The closest Valdani threads to 78 are O78 Aged Wine (ΔE 1.53), O503 Garnets (ΔE 3.43), and 813 Brick Dark (ΔE 3.65). These are useful substitutes when 78 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 78?
Reach for Valdani 78 (Rusty Burgundy Dark) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 78.
Does Valdani 78 (Rusty Burgundy Dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 78 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.