8103 — Withered Mulberry Dark
Reds family#5F4344
Valdani 8103 — Withered Mulberry Dark — has hex #5F4344 and RGB 95, 67, 68. This medium-dark, muted red thread sits alongside its closest Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 8103
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 8103
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 8103
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 8103 (Withered Mulberry Dark) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 8103
Valdani threads that pair well with 8103, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani8103 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 8103
Valdani 8103 (Withered Mulberry Dark) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. It has a deep and grounded feel that suits valentines and poppies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cardinal birds or apple motifs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 8103 look like?
Valdani 8103 (Withered Mulberry Dark) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #5F4344 and RGB 95, 67, 68. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring roses and hearts.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 8103?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 8103 (Withered Mulberry Dark) is DMC 779 (Cocoa dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3860 (Cocoa, 75%) and DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 69%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 8103?
The closest Valdani threads to 8103 are 145 Mother Goose Dark (ΔE 3.38), 172 Rich Medium Brown (ΔE 3.84), and O145 Earth Shades (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 8103 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 8103?
Reach for Valdani 8103 (Withered Mulberry Dark) when your project calls for roses, hearts, holiday designs, bold accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 8103.
Does Valdani 8103 (Withered Mulberry Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 8103 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.