843 — Mauve dark
Pinks family
Valdani 843 — Mauve dark — has hex #6A1836 and RGB 106, 24, 54. This medium-dark, vivid pink 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.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 843
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 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 (Mauve dark) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 843
Valdani threads that pair well with 843, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani 843 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 843
Meet Valdani 843, Mauve dark — a vivid, medium-dark thread in the pinks family with rose pink tones. Its tone is intense and saturated, making it a popular choice for florals and skin tones. It pairs nicely in designs that call for romantic motifs or blush accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 843 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 843 is Mauve dark — a medium-dark pink thread (hex #6A1836, RGB 106, 24, 54). It shows up most in peony petals and flamingo designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 843?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 843 (Mauve dark) is DMC 3685 (Mauve dark) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 915 (Plum dark, 80%) and DMC 3803 (Mauve medium, 79%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 843?
The closest Valdani threads to 843 are 78 Plum dark (ΔE 4), O503 Garnet dark (ΔE 4.93), and 883 Antique Mauve dark (ΔE 7.9). These are useful substitutes when 843 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 843 good for?
Valdani 843 (Mauve dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring peony petals, flamingo designs, tulip blooms, cosmetics-themed designs. 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 (Mauve 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.