86 — Rich Plum
Pinks family#4B2F40
Valdani 86 (Rich Plum) is a dark, muted pink shade with hex code #4B2F40 and RGB values 75, 47, 64. 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 86
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 86
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 86
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 86 (Rich Plum) 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 86
Valdani threads that pair well with 86, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
Valdani86 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani 86
Known as Rich Plum, Valdani 86 is a dark, muted shade sitting in the pinks family with rose pink tones. This thread brings a dramatic and quiet presence to projects featuring blush accents or cherry blossoms. Look for it in charts that feature ballet themes or baby projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 86 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 86 is Rich Plum — a dark pink thread (hex #4B2F40, RGB 75, 47, 64). It shows up most in cosmetics-themed designs and rose buds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 86?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 86 (Rich Plum) is DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3834 (Grape dark, 66%) and DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 65%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 86?
The closest Valdani threads to 86 are O145 Earth Shades (ΔE 6.62), O86 Ripened Plum (ΔE 7.05), and 173 Rich Brown Dark (ΔE 7.15). These are useful substitutes when 86 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 86 good for?
Valdani 86 (Rich Plum) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cosmetics-themed designs, rose buds, florals, skin tones. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 86.
Does Valdani 86 (Rich Plum) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 86 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.