8101 — Withered Mulberry Light
Reds family#B79A98
Valdani 8101 (Withered Mulberry Light) is a medium-light, muted red shade with hex code #B79A98 and RGB values 183, 154, 152. 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 8101
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 8101
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 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 (Withered Mulberry 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.
Reds Family
Valdani8101 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 8101
Known as Withered Mulberry Light, Valdani 8101 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring bold accents or berries. Look for it in charts that feature valentines or poppies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 8101 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 8101 is Withered Mulberry Light — a medium-light red thread (hex #B79A98, RGB 183, 154, 152). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 8101?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 8101 (Withered Mulberry Light) is DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 453 (Shell Grey light, 64%) and DMC 778 (Antique Mauve very light, 59%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 8101?
The closest Valdani threads to 8101 are JP3 Sweet Violets (ΔE 3.76), JP6 Muddy Pots (ΔE 5.66), and 143 Mother Goose Medium (ΔE 7.57). These are useful substitutes when 8101 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 8101 good for?
Valdani 8101 (Withered Mulberry Light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. 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 8101.
Does Valdani 8101 (Withered Mulberry 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.