813 — Brick Dark
Reds family#521D1B
Need details on Valdani 813? This dark, vivid red shade (Brick Dark) is hex #521D1B, RGB 82, 29, 27. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 813
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 813
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 813
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 813 (Brick Dark) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Valdani 813 (Brick Dark) sits a hair from Valdani O523 (Cherry Basket) (ΔE 2.14) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 813
Valdani threads that pair well with 813, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani813 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 813
Known as Brick Dark, Valdani 813 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the reds family with true red tones. With a dramatic and vivid quality, this thread works beautifully in ladybug designs and barn scenes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tomato patterns and roses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 813 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 813 is Brick Dark — a dark red thread (hex #521D1B, RGB 82, 29, 27). It shows up most in berries and valentines.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 813?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 813 (Brick Dark) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 69%) and DMC 300 (Mahogany very dark, 67%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 813?
The closest Valdani threads to 813 are O523 Cherry Basket (ΔE 2.14), O503 Garnets (ΔE 2.27), and O507 Rich Wine (ΔE 2.74). These are useful substitutes when 813 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 813 good for?
Valdani 813 (Brick Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring berries, valentines, poppies, cardinal birds. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 813.
Does Valdani 813 (Brick Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 813 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.