79 — Violet
Pinks family
Valdani 79 (Violet) is a medium, muted pink shade with hex code #924F92 and RGB values 146, 79, 146. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 79
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 79
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 79
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 79 (Violet) 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.
Pinks Family
Valdani 79 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 79
Known as Violet, Valdani 79 is a medium, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring tulip blooms or cosmetics-themed designs. Look for it in charts that feature rose buds or florals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 79 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 79 is Violet — a medium pink thread (hex #924F92, RGB 146, 79, 146). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 79?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 79 (Violet) is DMC 553 (Violet) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 33 (Fuchsia, 88%) and DMC 208 (Lavender very dark, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 79?
The closest Valdani threads to 79 are V3 Plum light (ΔE 9.48), M18 Lavender ultra dark (ΔE 10.42), and 881A Grape light (ΔE 11.14). These are useful substitutes when 79 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 79 good for?
Valdani 79 (Violet) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium 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 (Violet) 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.