883 — Distant Mauve Dark
Reds family#693D48
Below: Valdani 883 (Distant Mauve Dark), a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex #693D48 and RGB 105, 61, 72. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Valdani 883
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani 883
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 883
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani 883
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani 883 (Distant 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 883
Valdani threads that pair well with 883, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Valdani883 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani 883
Meet Valdani 883, Distant Mauve Dark — a muted, medium-dark thread in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The somber and rich character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani 883 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani 883 is Distant Mauve Dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #693D48, RGB 105, 61, 72). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani 883?
The closest DMC match for Valdani 883 (Distant Mauve Dark) is DMC 315 (Antique Mauve dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3740 (Antique Violet dark, 75%) and DMC 3802 (Antique Mauve very dark, 73%).
Which Valdani threads are close to 883?
The closest Valdani threads to 883 are 882 Distant Mauve Medium (ΔE 4.39), O82 Dahlia Dance (ΔE 6.1), and 8103 Withered Mulberry Dark (ΔE 6.32). These are useful substitutes when 883 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani 883 good for?
Valdani 883 (Distant Mauve Dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. 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 883.
Does Valdani 883 (Distant Mauve Dark) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 883 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.