80 — Lavender Medium
Pinks family#B994BA
Below: Valdani 80 (Lavender Medium), a medium-light, muted pink shade with hex #B994BA and RGB 185, 148, 186. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 80
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 80
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 80
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 80 (Lavender Medium) 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 80
Valdani threads that pair well with 80, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani80 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 80
Known as Lavender Medium, Valdani 80 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. The restrained and versatile mood of this color makes it a natural fit for tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs. Expect to see it used in rose buds and florals across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 80 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 80 is Lavender Medium — a medium-light pink thread (hex #B994BA, RGB 185, 148, 186). It shows up most in cherry blossoms and ballet themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 80?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 80 (Lavender Medium) is DMC 153 (Violet very light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 554 (Violet light, 74%) and DMC 210 (Lavender medium, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 80?
The closest Valdani threads to 80 are 79 Lavender Light (ΔE 8.23), M14 Roses (ΔE 9.63), and 52 Dusty Rose (ΔE 11.45). These are useful substitutes when 80 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 80 good for?
Valdani 80 (Lavender Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cherry blossoms, ballet themes, baby projects, peony petals. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 80.
Does Valdani 80 (Lavender Medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 80 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.