812 — Brick Medium
Reds family#8F4537
Valdani 812 — Brick Medium — has hex #8F4537 and RGB 143, 69, 55. This medium-dark, moderately saturated red thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Valdani shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Valdani 812
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 812
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 812
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 812
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 812 (Brick Medium) 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.
Because Valdani 159 (Rusty) is so near (ΔE 1.78), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 812
Valdani threads that pair well with 812, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani812 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 812
Valdani 812 is the floss known as Brick Medium: a moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is deep and intense, making it a popular choice for apple motifs and ladybug designs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for barn scenes or tomato patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 812 look like?
Valdani 812 (Brick Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #8F4537 and RGB 143, 69, 55. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 812?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 812 (Brick Medium) is DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 920 (Copper medium, 70%) and DMC 355 (Terra Cotta dark, 68%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 812?
The closest Valdani threads to 812 are 159 Rusty (ΔE 1.78), H201 Rust (ΔE 1.89), and 164 Red Brown (ΔE 3.66). These are useful substitutes when 812 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 812?
Reach for Valdani 812 (Brick Medium) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 812.
Does Valdani 812 (Brick Medium) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 812 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.