8101 — Antique Violet light
Pinks family
Valdani 8101 (Antique Violet light) is a medium, subdued pink shade with hex code #967C8D and RGB values 150, 124, 141. 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 8101
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 8101
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 8101
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 8101 (Antique Violet 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 8101
Valdani threads that pair well with 8101, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani 8101 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 8101
Known as Antique Violet light, Valdani 8101 is a medium, subdued shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring blush accents or cherry blossoms. Look for it in charts that feature ballet themes or baby projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 8101 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 8101 is Antique Violet light — a medium pink thread (hex #967C8D, RGB 150, 124, 141). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 8101?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 8101 (Antique Violet light) is DMC 3042 (Antique Violet light) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3836 (Grape light, 56%) and DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium, 56%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 8101?
The closest Valdani threads to 8101 are 881A Grape light (ΔE 8.78), JP6 Cocoa light (ΔE 10.36), and O513 Shell Grey dark (ΔE 11.87). These are useful substitutes when 8101 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 8101 good for?
Valdani 8101 (Antique Violet light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. 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 8101.
Does Valdani 8101 (Antique Violet light) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 8101 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.