811 — Brick Light
Reds family#B05B4C
Looking up Valdani 811? It's Brick Light, a medium red shade (#B05B4C / RGB 176, 91, 76). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 811
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 811
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 811
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 811
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 811 (Brick Light) 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 811
Valdani threads that pair well with 811, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani811 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 811
Brick Light (catalog code Valdani 811) is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. Expect a balanced and warm look that suits cardinal birds, apple motifs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching ladybug designs or barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 811?
Valdani 811 is called Brick Light. It's a medium red shade (hex #B05B4C, RGB 176, 91, 76) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 811?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 811 (Brick Light) is DMC 356 (Terra Cotta medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 21 (Light Alizarin, 79%) and DMC 3778 (Terra Cotta light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 811?
The closest Valdani threads to 811 are O534 Quiet Fall (ΔE 5.41), 160 Light Maroon (ΔE 6.03), and P8 Old Rose (ΔE 6.29). These are useful substitutes when 811 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 811?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 811 (Brick Light) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 811 (Brick Light) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 811 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.