853 — Antique Gold Dark
Browns family#9A6D43
Valdani 853 (Antique Gold Dark) is a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #9A6D43 and RGB values 154, 109, 67. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Valdani shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 853
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 853
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 853
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani 853 (Antique Gold Dark) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 853 (Antique Gold 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 853 (Antique Gold Dark) sits a hair from Valdani O571 (Tea Honey) (ΔE 2.22) — 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 853
Valdani threads that pair well with 853, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Valdani853 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Valdani 853
Known as Antique Gold Dark, Valdani 853 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a steady and rich presence to projects featuring cinnamon motifs or bark patterns. Look for it in charts that feature gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 853 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 853 is Antique Gold Dark — a medium brown thread (hex #9A6D43, RGB 154, 109, 67). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 853?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 853 (Antique Gold Dark) is DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 80%) and DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark, 77%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 853?
The closest Valdani threads to 853 are O571 Tea Honey (ΔE 2.22), O154 Dark Antique Golds (ΔE 3.69), and O505 Toffee (ΔE 4.09). These are useful substitutes when 853 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 853 good for?
Valdani 853 (Antique Gold Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 853.
Does Valdani 853 (Antique Gold Dark) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 853 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.