82 — Light Lilac
Pinks family#923C59
Looking up Valdani 82? It's Light Lilac, a medium pink shade (#923C59 / RGB 146, 60, 89). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 82
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 82
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 82
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 82
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 82 (Light Lilac) 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 82
Valdani threads that pair well with 82, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani82 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 82
Valdani 82 (Light Lilac) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits rose buds, florals, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching skin tones or romantic motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 82 look like?
Valdani 82 (Light Lilac) is a medium shade in the pinks family with hex #923C59 and RGB 146, 60, 89. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring baby projects and peony petals.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 82?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 82 (Light Lilac) is DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3687 (Mauve, 68%) and DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark, 68%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 82?
The closest Valdani threads to 82 are V3 Fuchsia Love (ΔE 5.78), V60 Pinks & Purples (ΔE 7.59), and 842 Old Rose Medium (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when 82 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 82?
Reach for Valdani 82 (Light Lilac) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 82.
Does Valdani 82 (Light Lilac) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 82 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.