H208 — Forgotten Lavender
Reds family#9A696D
Need details on Valdani H208? This medium, muted red shade (Forgotten Lavender) is hex #9A696D, RGB 154, 105, 109. 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.
About Valdani H208
Valdani 6-Ply Floss
- Strands
- 6 ply
Brand Equivalents for Valdani H208
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 H208
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani H208
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani H208 (Forgotten Lavender) 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 H208
Valdani threads that pair well with H208, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniH208 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani H208
Forgotten Lavender (catalog code Valdani H208) is a medium, muted shade from the reds family with warm crimson tones. With a steady and quiet quality, this thread works beautifully in cardinal birds and apple motifs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani H208?
Valdani H208 is called Forgotten Lavender. It's a medium red shade (hex #9A696D, RGB 154, 105, 109) in the reds family, commonly used for holiday designs, bold accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani H208?
The closest DMC match for Valdani H208 (Forgotten Lavender) is DMC 3861 (Cocoa light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 316 (Antique Mauve medium, 64%) and DMC 223 (Shell Pink light, 63%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani H208?
The closest Valdani threads to H208 are P8 Old Rose (ΔE 6.18), M1 Strawberry Cream (ΔE 7.7), and M18 Iris Petals (ΔE 7.88). These are useful substitutes when H208 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani H208?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani H208 (Forgotten Lavender) for charts featuring holiday designs, bold accents, berries, valentines. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani H208 (Forgotten Lavender) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, H208 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.