8102 — Withered Mulberry Medium
Reds family#7D6065
Looking up Valdani 8102? It's Withered Mulberry Medium, a medium red shade (#7D6065 / RGB 125, 96, 101). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 8102
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 8102
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 8102
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 8102
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 8102 (Withered Mulberry Medium) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 8102
Valdani threads that pair well with 8102, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani8102 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 8102
A medium, subdued entry in the reds family, Valdani 8102 carries the name Withered Mulberry Medium with warm crimson tones. The shade reads as steady and quiet — a go-to choice for berries and valentines. It also turns up in patterns built around poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 8102?
Valdani 8102 is called Withered Mulberry Medium. It's a medium red shade (hex #7D6065, RGB 125, 96, 101) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 8102?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 8102 (Withered Mulberry Medium) is DMC 3861 (Cocoa light) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 68%) and DMC 451 (Shell Grey dark, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 8102?
The closest Valdani threads to 8102 are P10 Antique Violet (ΔE 5.39), H208 Forgotten Lavender (ΔE 8.02), and 882 Distant Mauve Medium (ΔE 8.15). These are useful substitutes when 8102 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 8102?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 8102 (Withered Mulberry Medium) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 8102 (Withered Mulberry Medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 8102 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.