882 — Distant Mauve Medium
Reds family#764A55
Need details on Valdani 882? This medium-dark, muted red shade (Distant Mauve Medium) is hex #764A55, RGB 118, 74, 85. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Valdani shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 882
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 882
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 882
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Valdani 882 (Distant Mauve Medium) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Valdani 882
Valdani threads that pair well with 882, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani882 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 882
Valdani 882 (Distant Mauve Medium) is a medium-dark, muted shade in the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a deep and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in tomato patterns and roses. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hearts and holiday designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Valdani 882 look like?
Valdani 882 (Distant Mauve Medium) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #764A55 and RGB 118, 74, 85. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring poppies and cardinal birds.
Which DMC thread matches Valdani 882?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 882 (Distant Mauve Medium) is DMC 3726 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3041 (Antique Violet medium, 71%) and DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark, 71%).
What Valdani colors are similar to 882?
The closest Valdani threads to 882 are 883 Distant Mauve Dark (ΔE 4.39), P10 Antique Violet (ΔE 4.81), and 8103 Withered Mulberry Dark (ΔE 7.45). These are useful substitutes when 882 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Valdani 882?
Reach for Valdani 882 (Distant Mauve Medium) when your project calls for poppies, cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 882.
Does Valdani 882 (Distant Mauve Medium) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 882 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.