8122 — Brown Black Medium
Browns family#322B25
Valdani 8122 — Brown Black Medium — has hex #322B25 and RGB 50, 43, 37. This dark, subdued brown 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 8122
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 8122
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 8122
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 8122
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Valdani 8122 (Brown Black Medium) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 8122 (Brown Black 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.
Its nearest neighbor, Valdani 8123 (Brown Black Dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.68). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 8122
Valdani threads that pair well with 8122, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani8122 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 8122
A dark, subdued entry in the browns family, Valdani 8122 carries the name Brown Black Medium with earthy sienna tones. Its tone is dark and steady, making it a popular choice for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for tree trunks or earth tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 8122?
Valdani 8122 is called Brown Black Medium. It's a dark brown shade (hex #322B25, RGB 50, 43, 37) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 8122?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 8122 (Brown Black Medium) is DMC 3371 (Black Brown) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark, 70%) and DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 8122?
The closest Valdani threads to 8122 are 8123 Brown Black Dark (ΔE 1.68), 893 Juniper Dark (ΔE 3.95), and 8112 Black Medium (ΔE 5.31). These are useful substitutes when 8122 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 8122?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 8122 (Brown Black Medium) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Valdani 8122 (Brown Black Medium) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 8122 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.