87 — Rich Purple
Purples family#492952
Looking up Valdani 87? It's Rich Purple, a dark purple shade (#492952 / RGB 73, 41, 82). Scroll down for Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Valdani alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Valdani 87
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 87
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 87
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 87
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani 87 (Rich Purple) carries subtle tonal shifts skein to skein. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot, and stitch in a random or cross-country order to blend any variation.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 87
Valdani threads that pair well with 87, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Purples Family
Valdani87 in context with nearby shades from the purples color family.
About Valdani 87
A dark, moderately saturated entry in the purples family, Valdani 87 carries the name Rich Purple. The shade reads as dark and rich — a go-to choice for grape clusters and wisteria. It also turns up in patterns built around amethyst tones and iris blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani 87?
Valdani 87 is called Rich Purple. It's a dark purple shade (hex #492952, RGB 73, 41, 82) in the purples family, commonly used for galaxy motifs, lavender fields, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani 87?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 87 (Rich Purple) is DMC 550 (Violet very dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 327 (Violet, 76%) and DMC 35 (Very Dark Fuchsia, 72%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani 87?
The closest Valdani threads to 87 are O541 Mauve Orchid (ΔE 4.59), 1245 Grape Soda (ΔE 7.77), and 86 Rich Plum (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 87 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani 87?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani 87 (Rich Purple) for charts featuring galaxy motifs, lavender fields, royal motifs, floral details. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani 87 (Rich Purple) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 87 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.