H208 — Grape medium
Pinks family
Need details on Valdani H208? This medium-dark, muted pink shade (Grape medium) is hex #714061, RGB 113, 64, 97. 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 H208
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colours
Similar Valdani Colors to H208
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani H208
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Valdani is hand-dyed, so Valdani H208 (Grape medium) 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.
Pinks Family
Valdani H208 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About Valdani H208
Grape medium (catalog code Valdani H208) is a medium-dark, muted shade from the pinks family with orchid-toned tones. With a muted and intense quality, this thread works beautifully in peony petals and flamingo designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring tulip blooms and cosmetics-themed designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Valdani H208?
Valdani H208 is called Grape medium. It's a medium-dark pink shade (hex #714061, RGB 113, 64, 97) in the pinks family, commonly used for romantic motifs, blush accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Valdani H208?
The closest DMC match for Valdani H208 (Grape medium) is DMC 3835 (Grape medium) with a 100% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 34 (Dark Fuchsia, 64%) and DMC 327 (Violet, 64%).
What's a good substitute for Valdani H208?
The closest Valdani threads to H208 are 82 Violet very dark (ΔE 7.25), 8102 Antique Violet medium (ΔE 7.93), and P8 Antique Mauve dark (ΔE 8.69). These are useful substitutes when H208 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Valdani H208?
Cross-stitchers pull Valdani H208 (Grape medium) for charts featuring romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms, ballet themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Does Valdani H208 (Grape medium) 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.