843 — Old Rose Dark
Reds family#6B1823
Valdani 843 — Old Rose Dark — has hex #6B1823 and RGB 107, 24, 35. This medium-dark, vivid red 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 843
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 843
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 843
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 843
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 843 (Old Rose 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 843 (Old Rose Dark) sits a hair from Valdani 1334 (Rusty Burgundy) (ΔE 1.76) — 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 843
Valdani threads that pair well with 843, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani843 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 843
Meet Valdani 843, Old Rose Dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for roses and hearts. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday designs or bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 843 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 843 is Old Rose Dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #6B1823, RGB 107, 24, 35). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 843?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 843 (Old Rose Dark) is DMC 815 (Garnet medium) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 221 (Shell Pink very dark, 89%) and DMC 777 (Raspberry very dark, 79%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 843?
The closest Valdani threads to 843 are 1334 Rusty Burgundy (ΔE 1.76), O503 Garnets (ΔE 4.64), and P1 Old Brick (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 843 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 843 good for?
Valdani 843 (Old Rose Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 843.
Does Valdani 843 (Old Rose Dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 843 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.