812 — Terra Cotta
Reds family
Valdani 812 — Terra Cotta — has hex #9C3A36 and RGB 156, 58, 54. This medium, 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 812
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
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 (Terra Cotta) 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 812
Valdani threads that pair well with 812, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani 812 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 812
Valdani 812 is the floss known as Terra Cotta: a moderately saturated, medium member of the reds family with true red tones. Its tone is rich and warm, 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 (Terra Cotta) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #9C3A36 and RGB 156, 58, 54. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring bold accents and berries.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 812?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 812 (Terra Cotta) is DMC 3830 (Terra Cotta) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 22 (Alizarin, 80%) and DMC 347 (Salmon very dark, 76%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 812?
The closest Valdani threads to 812 are O534 Salmon very dark (ΔE 4.74), P1 Terra Cotta dark (ΔE 4.95), and 811 Terra Cotta medium (ΔE 6.52). These are useful substitutes when 812 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 812?
Reach for Valdani 812 (Terra Cotta) when your project calls for bold accents, berries, valentines, poppies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 812.
Does Valdani 812 (Terra Cotta) 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.