842 — Old Rose Medium
Reds family#973642
Looking up Valdani 842? It's Old Rose Medium, a medium red shade (#973642 / RGB 151, 54, 66). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 842
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 842
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 842
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 842 (Old Rose Medium) 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 842
Valdani threads that pair well with 842, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani842 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 842
Valdani 842 (Old Rose Medium) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching hearts or holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 842 look like?
Valdani 842 (Old Rose Medium) is a medium shade in the reds family with hex #973642 and RGB 151, 54, 66. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 842?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 842 (Old Rose Medium) is DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3350 (Dusty Rose ultra dark, 81%) and DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark, 80%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 842?
The closest Valdani threads to 842 are 302 Rich Brick (ΔE 3.91), M66 Raspberry Fizz (ΔE 4.35), and H204 Nostalgic Rose (ΔE 4.82). These are useful substitutes when 842 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 842?
Reach for Valdani 842 (Old Rose Medium) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 842.
Does Valdani 842 (Old Rose Medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 842 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.