82 — Violet very dark
Pinks family
Looking up Valdani 82? It's Violet very dark, a medium-dark pink shade (#5E2E5E / RGB 94, 46, 94). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 82
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 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 (Violet very dark) 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
Valdani 82 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 82
Valdani 82 (Violet very dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. Expect a deep and intense 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 (Violet very dark) is a medium-dark shade in the pinks family with hex #5E2E5E and RGB 94, 46, 94. 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 (Violet very dark) is DMC 327 (Violet) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 77%) and DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 73%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 82?
The closest Valdani threads to 82 are H208 Grape medium (ΔE 7.25), M18 Lavender ultra dark (ΔE 7.46), and O541 Blue Violet very dark (ΔE 11.47). These are useful substitutes when 82 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 82?
Reach for Valdani 82 (Violet very dark) when your project calls for baby projects, peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 82.
Does Valdani 82 (Violet very dark) 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.