79 — Lavender Light
Purples family#DCADCF
Valdani 79 (Lavender Light) is a light, moderately saturated purple shade with hex code #DCADCF and RGB values 220, 173, 207. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
About Valdani 79
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 79
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 79
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 79
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 79 (Lavender Light) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 79
Valdani threads that pair well with 79, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Valdani79 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Valdani 79
Known as Lavender Light, Valdani 79 is a light, moderately saturated shade sitting in the purples family. This thread brings a gentle and approachable presence to projects featuring plum themes or lilac patterns. Look for it in charts that feature galaxy motifs or lavender fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 79 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 79 is Lavender Light — a light purple thread (hex #DCADCF, RGB 220, 173, 207). It shows up most in grape clusters and wisteria.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 79?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 79 (Lavender Light) is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 211 (Lavender light, 72%) and DMC 3689 (Mauve light, 62%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 79?
The closest Valdani threads to 79 are M14 Roses (ΔE 7.98), 80 Lavender Medium (ΔE 8.23), and 52 Dusty Rose (ΔE 10.56). These are useful substitutes when 79 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 79 good for?
Valdani 79 (Lavender Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring grape clusters, wisteria, amethyst tones, iris blooms. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 79.
Does Valdani 79 (Lavender Light) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 79 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.