78 — Plum dark
Pinks family
Below: Valdani 78 (Plum dark), a dark, highly saturated pink shade with hex #76003D and RGB 118, 0, 61. 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 78
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 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.
Saturated shades like Valdani 78 (Plum dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 78 (Plum 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.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 78
Valdani threads that pair well with 78, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani 78 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 78
Valdani 78 is the floss known as Plum dark: a highly saturated, dark member of the pinks family with rose pink tones. The bold and saturated character of this shade lends itself well to flamingo designs and tulip blooms. Stitchers frequently choose it for cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 78 look like?
Valdani 78 (Plum dark) is a dark shade in the pinks family with hex #76003D and RGB 118, 0, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring blush accents and cherry blossoms.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 78?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 78 (Plum dark) is DMC 915 (Plum dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3685 (Mauve dark, 80%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 75%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 78?
The closest Valdani threads to 78 are 843 Mauve dark (ΔE 4), 50 Plum medium (ΔE 7.42), and O503 Garnet dark (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 78 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 78?
Reach for Valdani 78 (Plum dark) when your project calls for blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects. 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 (Plum 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.